Author: Sarah Bennett

Ideas are the currency of progress. Everything around us—from the smartphone in your pocket to the democratic systems we live under—started as a spark in someone’s mind. But what do we actually call the people who provide that spark? If you have ever sat in a meeting and watched one colleague effortlessly spin gold out…

We have all been there. You make plans with a friend, schedule a meeting with a colleague, or lend money to a relative based on a promise of repayment. Then, the deadline passes. The phone goes silent. The excuse arrives late, if it arrives at all. Dealing with someone who fails to follow through is…

Some people seem to glide through their schedules with ease, arriving at every meeting, appointment, and social gathering exactly when they said they would. They are the friends who are already at the coffee shop when you arrive and the colleagues who have their video on moments before a virtual call begins. This consistent timeliness…

Language is a powerful tool. It allows us to share ideas, express emotions, and connect with others. Some people, however, wield this tool with exceptional skill. They can captivate an audience with a speech, write a novel that moves readers to tears, or persuade a team with a single, well-reasoned argument. But what do we…

We have all encountered dishonesty. From small white lies told to spare someone’s feelings to more significant deceptions, lying is a common, if often regrettable, part of human interaction. But what happens when lying becomes a person’s default mode of communication? What do you call someone who lies all the time, seemingly without reason or…

We all know that sinking feeling. You’ve made plans, secured a commitment, or delegated a crucial task. You’re counting on it being done. And then… silence. The deadline passes. The text goes unanswered. The promise evaporates into thin air. It’s frustrating, exhausting, and all too common. But what exactly do you call someone who doesn’t…

Have you ever blurted something out and immediately wished you could take it back? Or maybe you’ve made a sudden purchase only to regret it later. This tendency to act on a whim without any real forethought is a universal human experience. While a single word might not capture every nuance of this behavior, the…

You are at a coffee shop, waiting for your morning latte. The barista calls out your name. You step forward, hand outstretched, only to bump into someone else doing the exact same thing. You both freeze, look at each other, and laugh. “Same name!” one of you says. It is a funny, slightly awkward moment…

Families are expanding networks, not just single units. When your child marries, you don’t just gain a son-in-law or daughter-in-law; you gain an entire parallel family. Suddenly, you find yourself at holiday dinners, graduation parties, and weddings sitting across from two people who share a profound connection with you—a shared grandchild, perhaps, or simply the…

Curiosity is a fundamental human trait, but some people seem to have an endless supply of it. They are the ones in meetings who always have a follow-up, the children who never stop asking “why?”, and the friends who want to know every detail of your story. So, what do you call someone who asks…