# Proper Etiquette-Encouraging Apps The You're So Rude App Tells Impolite People to Be Nicer By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-06-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youre-so-rude-app References: [ottawacitizen](http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/allows%20send%20that%20message%20inconsiderate%20boors%20your%20life%20anonymously/8467824/story.html) & [youresorudeapp](http://www.youresorudeapp.com/) Letting someone know that they need to brush up on their etiquette skills can be a little difficult, which is where the You're So Rude app can come in handy to tell them the straight-up truth. The You're So Rude app works by offering users the ability to [send anonymous messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howiseem) to friends, family or colleagues that let them know their behaviour has affected someone and how to improve. Although some might say the You're So Rude app is a snarky way to speak what's on your mind, it can actually help to effectively offer advice without judgement. What's more, [helpful daily tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-quotes) are built-in to the You're So Rude app to help the user diffuse situations that bother them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anonymous Messaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing secure and anonymous messaging platforms for providing constructive feedback and advice. - **Etiquette Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating virtual platforms or apps that offer etiquette training and tips to improve social behaviour. - **Personal Development Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing apps that focus on personal growth and self-improvement, offering users daily tips and guidance. ### Where This Applies - **Communication Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced communication technologies for secure and anonymous messaging. - **Education and Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating virtual platforms and apps into the education and training industry for teaching etiquette and social skills. - **Personal Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative apps and tools for personal development and self-improvement, targeting the growing market of individuals seeking personal growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demonic Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md) - [Daily Kindness Prompts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-your-kindness.md) - [Personalized Notification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-vibes-notifications.md) - [Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intenty-app.md) - [Friendship Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sooncall.md) - [Relationship Communication Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchbase1.md) - [Healthy Relationship-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-app.md) - [Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-kid.md)