Hi there! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “cheers” and “applause.” Thanks for writing to us, Sina. These two words can mean to express approval or ...

The crowd at the city council meeting did not protest when the mayor asked that they refrain from booing or cheering as she invited the public to speak on any topic. But no clapping? “A violation of ...

Years ago, I was assigned to review a painfully unfunny off-Broadway comedy. As the show lumbered to an ignominious conclusion and the actors took their bows, I leaped from my aisle seat and sprinted, ...

The crowd at the city council meeting did not protest when the mayor asked that they refrain from booing or cheering as she invited the public to speak on any topic. “A violation of free speech!” ...