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Modern Manners Guy Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Polite Life

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Modern life creates etiquette dilemmas that never existed before. Should you forward a personal text to a friend? Is it ever Okay to break-up via email? The Modern Manners Guy is here to answer questions like these and the perennial favorites like how much to tip and when should party invitations go out. Tune in each week for a new tip that will set you on the path to a more polite life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oct 16, 2023

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Episodes

307 MMG The Pushy Person’s Guide to Charity Donations 24.08.2014

Let's focus on making a difference with charitable work, not pushing people into making donations they aren't comfortable with. Modern Manners Guy offers 3 tips for soliciting donations. Read the transcript on the website: http://bit.ly/1qhbwUo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

254 MMG How to Tell Someone They’ve Had too Much to Drink 17.08.2014

Modern Manners Guy’s 3 easy etiquette tips for telling someone they’ve had too much to drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

306 MMG The Etiquette of Art Appreciation 10.08.2014

Modern Manners Guy explains why "What's that?," "I don't get it," and "I could do that!" are not the best ways to view art--or life. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1sZHpSx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

305 MMG Improper Bedside Manners 04.08.2014

How to handle medical professionals with unmannerly bedside behaviors. Read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1sbmOt6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

251 MMG How to Tell Someone They Have Body Odor 28.07.2014

Modern Manners Guy's 3 easy tips for properly telling someone they smell. Read the full transcript online: http://bit.ly/UBEzXx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

304 MMG 3 Tips for the Vacation Home Guest 20.07.2014

Don't let your manners go on vacation with Modern Manners Guy's 3 tips for being a good holiday home guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

303 MMG Kids and Manners 101 13.07.2014

Kids say the darndest things... but when it's something totally rude, it's your job to step in and make sure they understand what they did. Modern Manners Guy offers 3 starter manners tips for kid, and their parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

301 MMG How to Survive a Kids Party 29.06.2014

With hoards of kids running around on a screaming sugar high and balloon artists shoving colorful ducks and swords in your face, the rules of children's party etiquette can get blurred pretty quickly...unless you play it right. Here are the 3 rules for survival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

300 MMG The Do's and Don'ts of Being a Professional Reference 22.06.2014

Sometimes, being a job reference for a friend or colleague can become a job in itself--so don't take it lightly. Here are Modern Manners Guy's 4 tips on being the best professional reference, while still staying friends with the person who asked you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

299 MMG Headphones Etiquette 15.06.2014

It's one thing to pop in your headphones for some "me time," but it's another to rudely tune the entire world out. Check out Modern Manners Guy's tips for headphones etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

298 MMG Selfie Etiquette 08.06.2014

When it comes to taking selfies, there's a fine line between fun and appropriate and the absolutely absurd. Modern Manners Guy clears up any misunderstandings about selfie etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

297 MMG Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck 25.05.2014

Join Modern Manners Guy for a fun interview with fellow etiquette guru, Amy Alkon (aka, the Advice Goddess). Her hilarious new book, Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck, tackles modern day etiquette conundrums that we all face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

296 MMG Online Dating Etiquette 18.05.2014

When it comes to online dating, some people have a hard time separating the person they portray online and the person they are in real life. Check out Modern Manners Guy's 3 simple rules for making an online love connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

295 MMG Don't Give (or Take) Bad Advice 11.05.2014

Before you take – or give - advice, make sure it's actually worthwhile. Modern Manners Guy has 3 examples of bad advice that can do more harm than good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

294 MMG The Etiquette of Honesty 04.05.2014

It’s always good to be honest. But being honest is not the same as being mean or rude. Modern Manners Guy draws the line between sincere honesty and brutal truth. (Hint: It's all in the delivery!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

293 MMG How to Handle Picky Eaters 27.04.2014

Picky eaters can really test our paitence. But have no fear, there are ways to combat even the most finicky diner and still enjoy a nice meal. Modern Manners Guy has the scoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

292 MMG Dining Etiquette 2.0 20.04.2014

It's amazing that in this day and age many adults still lack the essential tools for proper dining etiquette. That's why Modern Manners Guy has put together a dining etiquette refresher - so you actually get invited back for another meal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

291 MMG The Rules of Video Conferencing 11.04.2014

Video conferencing is rife with potential manners pitfalls - distraction, snacking, bad hair. Don't make these mistakes! Follow Modern Manners Guy's tips on the rules of polite video conferencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

290 MMG Social Media Mistakes 06.04.2014

Social media connects us, but it can also be isolating. Here's how to stop social media-ing and rejoin the real world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

289 MMG How to Be a Good Panelist 30.03.2014

When you're speaking to an audience as part of a panel discussion, this isn't the time to check your email, post social media updates, or make small talk with a fellow panelist. Modern Manners Guy has 3 tips for how to be a great panelist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

210 MMG Gift Registry Etiquette 24.03.2014

3 easy etiquette tips to properly handle a gift registry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

288 MMG How to Be a Good Navigator 16.03.2014

Being a navigator during a car trip is no easy task. But it's also not the end of the world. So please don't forget your manners while yelling at the driver for missing that turn off the expressway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

287 MMG Is it Rude to Chew Gum? 10.03.2014

Chewing gum in public is extremely bad manners. But are there times when it's OK to chew gum? Modern Manners Guy explores gum etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

286 MMG Do You Have Bad Body Language? 02.03.2014

Bad body language comes in many forms and affects people of all ages - and it's a turn-off 100% of the time. So before you showcase your negative habits, check out Modern Manners Guy's top 3 tips on how to spot (and fix) bad body language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

285 MMG How Soon Can You Friend Someone on Facebook? 23.02.2014

Before you send a send a friend request, make sure you know the level of "friendship" you have with that person - or else suffer the consequences. Here's how to know when to friend someone on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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