Manners Matter 2

Rachana and Julia are chatting about the upcoming ‘party season’. What’s the best way to diffuse a conversation ‘time bomb’? How many Christmas ‘tipples’ are too many? And does etiquette matter at the office holiday party?

How do you say NO? Are you a pushover? Is there a way to say No without being rude? What about saying no in the workplace? Should you?!

Yes, there is etiquette involved when it comes to supporting your child's sporting events... or at least that's what we think! Have you ever been deafened or distracted by an over zealous parent? Or are you a culprit? Tune in to hear this episode!

Holiday sweaters? Family foods that no-one likes (brussel sprouts?). Do you share what you’re thankful for at the thanksgiving dinner? Listen to Rachana and Julia as they navigate some typical traditions.

When is the right time to talk about Politics? Is it still a taboo subject? Do you know how to divert the topic at a dinner table? Tune in to hear Rachana and Julia’s chat about this controversial subject!

Navigating illness! Are you guilty of offering unwanted advice or do you “bodyswerve” awkward health conversations?

Should there be poolside dress codes? What about personal space on the beach? And how long is too long before you overstay your welcome at a summer party? Join the chat and don’t forget to share your stories!

Do you mind your manners in public spaces? How do deal with rude people? Or don’t you? Tune in to the conversation!

If you’re tempted to namedrop, should you or shouldn’t you? Is it bad manners or does it really make you look good? Tune in to hear Rachana and Julia having a chat about it! 

To charge or not to charge! Is it ok or a no no?! Does it depend on circumstances, is it rude or should all parents start charging? Join the conversation and send your thoughts!

Tune into our interview with Sara Jane Ho. She is a Harvard Business School graduate, Manners expert and Asia’s first Etiquette Institute founder! She is also the host of her own Netflix Series… and so much more. Sara Jane is answering our questions and sharing insights about her new book ‘Mind Your Manners’ which due for release this week. Be the first to hear about her new health products. All l...

Are some “rules” of etiquette outdated? We think so… well not all of them of course!! We definitely agree on one that’s outdated… the old champagne rule for ladies! Tune in to find out and hear what we think about chivalry, formalities and more!!  Don’t forget to keep sending your questions! 

After a long break and some great travels, Rachana and Julia are back with a new episode. Just a catch up with a side of Etiquette of course!

Join Rachana and Julia for the last episode of 2023. Do you send Christmas cards? Is it ok to send a message instead? What about the traditional Christmas meal? Do you love it or hate it? Brussel sprouts… 👍 or 👎 ??

Rachana and Julia are chatting about the Beckham Netflix documentary. Love it or hate it, there’s a lot to say! How honest should you be about your relationship with others? Are there any Etiquette rules for navigating disloyalty… and can you dance like Beckham? Tune in for another episode and keep sending your questions! Photo credit @ZakiaArtShop

Is common courtesy lacking in this modern world? Rachana and Julia think so! In this episode they are discussing customer service and the good old days when the customer was always number 1! Share your pet peeves and experiences!!

Do you love it or hate it? Do you dress up for Halloween and do you take the celebrations into the workplace? Are there any do's and don'ts for how to dress up? How do some other cultures celebrate? This episode was aired last year and it was enjoyed so much by listeners that Rachana and Julia are revisiting it!

Rude people, rude questions, everyone knows what that means! Rachana and Julia are discussing how to navigate difficult situations while remaining graceful, even in difficult situations. What do you do? Smile and ignore? Or tackle head on? Share your thoughts! 

Back to school! Is it ok to drop your children at school while wearing your pyjamas? What do you think about Parent Teacher meetings? And school uniforms... yes or no?? Join Rachana and Julia on their back to school etiquette conversation!

Yes, it’s a thing! Have you ever been on a guided group tour? What are your pet peeves? Listen to our first episode of Season 2 and find out some tips to navigating a day out with strangers!

Sunglasses and hats - on or off? What about dining in our swimwear? Can we be more flexible with our table manners? And does anyone know if a Gin & Tonic will really scare away mosquitoes? Tune in to hear what Rachana & Julia think.

Rachana and Julia are answering some summer questions in this episode. Is it ok to bag the poolside loungers first thing in the morning then leave for a lazy breakfast? What about loud phone conversations at the poolside or beach? And is there a correct way to eat an ice cream cone??

This week Rachana and Julia are catching up on their summer travels and talking about their first ever face to face meeting! It goes without saying there's also a lighthearted take on summer etiquette. Is supermarket shopping in summer swimwear ever ok?

Rachana is preparing for a 10 week trip... with children! So this episode discusses packing, airports, airplanes and more. What are your travel troubles? Tune in to hear how we try to survive the trauma of travel!

Dating & Dining go hand in hand... or do they? What foods should you avoid on a first date? Do your table manners matter? Should pizzas & burgers be off the menu for a first date? Rachana and Julia delving into the complexities of dating foods!