Despite efforts to curb hate speech, eradicate bullying and extend tolerance, a culture of nastiness has metastasized in which meanness is routinely rewarded, and common decency and civility are brushed aside.

A middle-aged bellboy carried her luggage through the lampshaded glow of the lobby, up the elevator, and into her rooms.

a slight but graceful woman

The room is light when the Sun shines through the window.