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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

284 MMG RSVP Etiquette 13.02.2014

Before you wait until the last minute to RSVP, or leave the host wondering if you’ve fallen off the earth, check out my top three quick and dirty tips for proper RSVP etiquette: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

282 MMG When to Bite Your Tongue 02.02.2014

Before you regret saying something, check out Modern Manners Guy's top 3 quick and dirty tips for how to bite your tongue and avoid an unpleasant argument. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

281 MMG Condolences on the Loss of Your Pet 26.01.2014

Before you say - or do - the wrong thing if a friend has lost a furry loved one, check out Modern Manners Guy's 3 quick and dirty tips on how to help a loved one grieve the loss of a pet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

279 MMG Snowstorm Etiquette 13.01.2014

Weather is wacky and it makes people crazy worrying about it. Cue the weatherman with his Doppler radar and terrifying statistics! But there's no need to panic. Check out Modern Manners Guy's tips on surviving a snowstorm with your manners (and a sense of perspective) intact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

278 MMG Let it Snow (then Grab the Shovel) 05.01.2014

Don't let your snowy driveway ruin it for everyone else. Modern Manners Guy has 3 tips on neighborly snow removal etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

277 MMG New Year’s Resolution Revolution 29.12.2013

Move over outrageous, unattainable New Year's Resolution and bring on the New Year’s Resolution Revolution! Modern Manners Guy's radical proposal for actually achieving your goals in 2014. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

276 MMG Dining With Friends Who Can’t Afford It 22.12.2013

When friends have a big difference in their financial situation, going out to meals can be problematic. Modern Manners Guy has 3 tips on how to treat your friends to dinner without making it feel like charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

275 MMG Dinner Party Etiquette: How to Be a Good Host 15.12.2013

Nutrition Diva joins Modern Manners Guy to discuss how to be a good host when throwing a dinner party (especially if some guests come with dietary restrictions). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

168 MMG Gift Ideas for the Unofficial Relationship 09.12.2013

You just started dating someone and suddenly, it's their birthday. Here are 3 easy ways to handle the situation properly. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1w0sHJj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

274 MMG 3 Perfect Gift Ideas for Your First Visit to a New Home 01.12.2013

First impressions can be nerve-wracking. So when you're a first-time guest in someone's home, bringing the right gift is key. Modern Manners Guy has 3 easy, but effective suggestions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

272 MMG How to Handle Unmannerly Solicitors 17.11.2013

Not all solicitors are bad. But the ones who call your home at 9pm and then refuse to take "no" for an answer...they need to go. Here are Modern Manners Guy's 3 tips for managing telemarketers, door-to-door salesmen, and outside-a-store solicitors. Check out MMG's new book! http://bit.ly/YASrQa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

271 MMG Social Media Etiqutte at Weddings 10.11.2013

A wedding is a happy occasion. Love is in the air, the birds are singing...and social media is abuzz with updates. But it's bad manners to steal the happy couple's thunder, so before you post that drunken selfie during the ceremony, check out Modern Manners Guy's 3 tips for wedding social media manners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

270 MMG Can You Post Condolences on Facebook? 03.11.2013

Facebook is a fast and easy way to get your thoughts out there, but a certain line of etiquette gets crossed when a sad personal experience becomes a public one. If you must post your condolences on Facebook, make sure to follow Modern Manners Guy's 3 tips for doing it properly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

269 MMG How to Treat Friends Who Help You Move 27.10.2013

Before you lift on the count of three, check out Modern Manners Guy's 3 quick and dirty tips for how to treat friends who help you move to a new home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

268 MMG Book Club Etiquette 21.10.2013

Check out Modern Manners Guy's top 3 quick and dirty tips on proper book club etiquette.(Hint: It shouldn't be like school!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

266 MMG How to Handle the Over Talker 06.10.2013

There are some things about time management that are out of your control (like a car accident or your umbrella breaking right when it starts to rain). But one thing that is in your control is how much of your valuable time is wasted by the Over Talker. Read on for more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

264 MMG Fine Dining Survival Guide 23.09.2013

Let’s be honest, staring at an elaborate dinner setting can be overwhelming. But you don't have to panic. Just follow Modern Manners Guy's 3 easy tips to survive any fine dining experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

263 MMG Office Newbie Etiquette 15.09.2013

Modern Manners Guy has 3 tips for how to handle being the new guy or gal at work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

262 MMG Proper Office Sports Etiquette 09.09.2013

Nothing can kill office morale like an improper athletic competition pinning coworkers against one another. To avoid such a travesty, check out Modern Manners Guy’s 3 tips for proper office sports etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

226 MMG Office Snack Etiquette 02.09.2013

3 easy etiquette tips for snacking in the office Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

261 MMG Workplace Relationships - Fact or Fiction? 19.08.2013

When you spend 30-60 hours a week with the same people, it's inevitable that you'll develop relationships with them. Here's how to make these interactions work for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

260 MMG Anger Management and Business Travel 15.08.2013

Nothing can be more fun than traveling with someone who is constantly losing their temper, right? Wrong! Here's how to keep your cool while traveling for work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

259 MMG Is it Rude to Have a Sidebar Conversation? 08.08.2013

Sidebar conversations during meetings always tend to do more bad than good. Yet, that doesn't stop many of us from chatting away. Modern Manners Guy has 3 tips for proper sidebar etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

258 MMG Proper Bathroom Etiquette 31.07.2013

When you gotta go, you gotta go… But that doesn’t mean you should lose your manners just because nature calls. Check out Modern Manners Guy’s 3 tips for proper bathroom etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

257 MMG Outdoor Swimming Pool Etiquette 25.07.2013

Nothing can bring the family together on a hot summer day than a trip to the pool. However,sometimes people dive into bad manners and go way off the deep end. Check out Modern Manners Guy’s 3 tips for proper swimming pool etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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