Modern Manners Guy Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Polite Life
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Modern Manners Guy Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Polite Life
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...
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Polite Heckling Making Baseball Fun, with Trev Chirps
Trev Chirps, also known as Trevor, is a TikTok creator known for his funny and polite heckling videos at baseball games. Richie and Trev discuss Trev'...
3 of the worst types of golfers
Golf can be a great way to gather with your friends for several hours of fun, relaxation, and exercise. Sadly, that won’t happen if you bring one of t...
3 of the worst people at a buffet
Whoever invented the concept of buffets probably didn’t foresee the widespread display of unmannerly behavior that would accompany someone’s third hel...
3 of the worst pickleball players
Who would have thought a game that looks like it was invented by college kids after an all-night bender would become a worldwide phenomenon? And like...
The rudest things people say to you when you get back from prison (with Ian Bick)
Richie speaks with Ian Bick, who spent three years in federal prison for fraud and is how an advocate for prisoner rehabilitation. Ian has had to face...
7 of the rudest sports parents (Part 2)
Nothing says, “Have fun and try your best” better than an insanely rude parent demanding excellence from their nine-year-old athlete on Sunday afterno...
7 of the rudest sports parents (Part 1)
You know what they say about kids’ sports; it’s all fun and games… until an incredibly rude parent gets kicked off the sideline after telling the refe...
3 of the rudest fantasy football players
You would think the word “fantasy” in fantasy sports would allow everyone to chill out a bit when it comes to preparing their various teams… but you’d...
Modern dating etiquette with Kim and Grandma Gail from Excuse My Grandma
How has dating etiquette changed over the years? Richie sits down with Kim and Grandma Gail from the podcast Excuse My Grandma to discuss all things d...
3 of the Rudest Dining Icks
Even a three-star Michelin-rated dining experience can be ruined by a gross diner who gives more icks than said restaurant has likes on social media. ...
3 of the rudest Uber passengers
You would think the checks and balances system of Uber would keep both driver and passenger on their best behaviors during the ride, yet sadly, not al...
The 3 rudest diners in the restaurant
As someone who can mess up microwavable Minute Rice, I rely on restaurants when I want a good meal. So, as a frequent diner, I always make sure to tre...
The 3 worst road trip passengers
Whether for work or pleasure, a road trip doesn’t always have to be such a grind. In fact, some calming me-time on the open road is good for the soul…...
The 3 rudest coffee shop squatters
There is nothing wrong with carving out time in your day to knock out some work, study, or relax with a nice book at your local coffee shop. However,...
Top 3 worst people on July 4th
Every holiday has its ups and downs, quirky routines, and is never a bonafide hit with everyone. However, on July 4th, the idea of celebrating our won...
3 of the worst video conference coworkers of all time
The luxury of being able to video conference from anywhere in the world, at any time, has allowed coworkers to catch up at a moment’s notice. Despite...
9 weirdest coworkers you’ll ever meet, part 3
Rudeness comes in all shapes and sizes, but when said unmannerly person has other quirks which make them a little off, it can be difficult to address...
9 weirdest coworkers you'll ever meet, part 2
In my tenure as Modern Manners Guy, I like to think I could make a top 1,000 list of the rudest people in the office but I’ve narrowed it down to a th...
9 weirdest coworkers you’ll ever meet, part 1
In my tenure as Modern Manners Guy, I like to think I could make a top 1,000 list of the rudest people in the office but I’ve narrowed it down to a th...
3 rules for business air travel
Traveling for work can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions and mental stresses affecting your entire body. Yet, nothing makes your trip worse than hav...
3 awful excuses for being late
No one likes to be late and no one likes to be the one having to wait. However, if you are going to miss the meeting time, you better have a good reas...
Can you curse in the office?
Whether you’re about to go nuts due to a stressful situation or just want to add a little extra color to a conversation, determining when and how to c...
3 types of Corporate Nepo Baby and how to handle them
There’s hardworking and there’s hardly working when dealing with a Corporate Nepo Baby. Whichever type of Corporate Nepo Baby you run into, be it dedi...
3 types of conversations to avoid in the office
With all the time you spend at work, you tend to get comfortable around your peers, which can lead to talking more freely than you should. However, re...
3 rules for proper business travel
Whether traveling for business is a hassle or a joy, the surefire way to ruin your trip is embarrassing yourself and acting sloppy.
Modern Mann...
3 rules for splitting a business meeting check
Whenever you dine out for business, the splitting of the check always makes people worry the proper way to handle the end of a meal. Have no fear, bec...
3 things never to write or say in a work text
The invention of texting made quick communication with work colleagues without having to truly interact with them the norm. However, how many times ha...
3 ways to ruin your coworker's wedding
It’s an honor to be invited to a coworker’s wedding, so make sure you don’t ruin their special day with your own quirks and insecurities.
Modern...
To tip or not to tip? 3 keys to tipping etiquette (Part 1)
Debating on whether you should tip or how much to tip is something that will be argued until the end of time… or until the end of this episode because...
3 tips for re-learning office etiquette: post-pandemic edition
The workplace may be getting back to normal after the pandemic, but sadly some people are still struggling with remembering what it means to have prop...
3 ways to ruin your office holiday party
The office holiday party comes in all shapes and sizes, but one thing’s for certain: you don’t want to make it memorable for the wrong reasons. Here a...
BONUS: Financial planning for your jump (feat. Jerrid Sebesta)
Financial planner Jerrid Sebesta walked away from his job as a TV meteorologist without a new one lined up. To do this, he knew he had to have his fin...
321 MMG 3 Rules for Tipping on Take-Out
Tipping on take-out can be a tough call. When you see that tip line on a receipt for your take-out, what do you do? Modern Manners Guy tackles a thorn...
393 MMG 3 Etiquette Tips for Airbnb Renters
Before you bunker down on a coastal dream home for the weekend, or studio in the city, check out my top three quick and dirty for Proper Airbnb Etique...
136 MMG How to Politely Reject a Facebook Friend Request
Knowing how to reject a Facebook friend request without hurting anyone's feeling is hard. Get 3 tips on exactly what to do so you can reject friend re...
413 MMG Modern Manners Guy's Favorite Reader Stories: Part 2
Here are even more favorite reader stories from Modern Manners Guy Richie Frieman. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ixkKkd
412 MMG Modern Manners Guy's Favorite Reader Stories: Part 1
Before I say goodbye to Mannerly Nation, I wanted to look back at my All Time Favorite Reader Stories: Part 1 Read the full transcript here: http://bi...
411 MMG How to Coach Your Kid's Sports Team
Coaching a kid's sports team isn't about reliving your glory days, it's about properly teaching the fundamentals and having fun. Read the full transcr...
311 MMG How to Master the Etiquette of Winning
Winning is a wonderful thing. But how you win is a whole other game. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gUjR1T
410 MMG Here's What Not to Do on an Airplane
Airplane etiquette is a topic that needs more than one episode, so we're kicking it off with Volume 2! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2f...