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

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 reason and it should always be truthful.Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

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 curse in the office is something to be handled very carefully. Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

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 dedicated or distracted, you will have no choice but to work with them, despite their delusions of grandeur. But you can’t let their silver spoon tarnish your reputation.Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

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, regardless of your friendly relationship with your coworkers, there are definite red flag conversations to avoid in the office.Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

Whether traveling for business is a hassle or a joy, the surefire way to ruin your trip is embarrassing yourself and acting sloppy. Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

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, because I’ll guide you on the clear-cut steps for a mannerly experience.Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

The invention of texting made quick communication with work colleagues without having to truly interact with them the norm. However, how many times have you sent a text and then realized you should have double-checked what you typed before pressing send? Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

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 Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

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 I’m here to settle the dispute once and for all. Properly, mind you.Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

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 proper office manners. So, before you step out the door for work, think twice about wearing your go-to-pandemic sweatpants and still thinking it’s mannerly to hide behind your computer screen.Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/

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 are 3 tips for avoiding a holiday party fail.Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have an etiquette question? Email Richie at manners@quickanddirtytips.com.Modern Manners Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/ModernMannersGuyhttp://www.richiefrieman.com/