The charge to be well-mannered, to treat others with civility, kindness, and respect, is perennial. But the rules for how to carry those manners into action, the rules of good etiquette, change over time.Given all the cultural and technological changes modern society has experienced, it's not always easy to know the best practices for a contemporary gentlema ... Show More
Jul 28
Restless, Rooted — What the Odyssey Reveals About Americans' Divided Souls
With the release of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the Odyssey, it seems like everyone's been talking about a 3,000-year-old epic again. But my guest thinks this ancient tale offers a framework for understanding our modern lives that you probably haven't heard before.Patrick D ... Show More
52m 37s
Jul 21
The Secret Skills of Master Negotiators
When most people think of negotiation, they picture big, high-stakes moments: haggling over the price of a house, negotiating a starting salary, or hammering out the terms of a business deal. But negotiation is also something we do every day. It’s working out who’s taking on whic ... Show More
1 h
May 2023
Important Topics to Cover with Tweens and Teens about Manners, Technology and Friendship :: Lee Cordon [Ep 408]
What do modern manners look like? Manners are simply social behaviors or habits - you can have good ones or you can have bad ones. But it's been 101 years since Emily Post first published her book on manners and etiquette and it only seems as though lately we, as a society, have ... Show More
52m 56s
Nov 2025
Author of Just Good Manners: William Hanson – Etiquette, British Dining Codes, & The Art of Grace in a Noisy World
The Gstaad Guy sits down with William Hanson, one of the world’s leading etiquette authorities and author of Just Good Manners, to explore the role of civility and decorum in a rapidly changing world. Known for blending British tradition with contemporary wit, William reflects on ... Show More
1h 13m
Dec 2024
The Modern Gentleman - A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy, and Vice by Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro
In today's deep dive, we discuss "The Modern Gentleman - A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy, and Vice by Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro", an excellent guide on etiquette and social skills for men. We cover a wide range of topics, from appropriate attire to social situations, p ... Show More
25m 53s
Dec 2021
Teach Me How To Have Adult AF Etiquette, with Myka Meier
<p>This week’s episode is a topic you may not have realized you needed to learn way more about…modern etiquette! But this is NOT a stuffy table manners lecture about minding your P’s and Q’s. </p><p>According to today’s guest, etiquette expert Myka Meier, modern etiquette is abou ... Show More
50m 32s
Dec 2024
50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know by Bryan Curtis and John Bridges
In today's podcast we discuss "50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know," a guidebook by Bryan Curtis and John Bridges offering etiquette advice for young gentlemen. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from basic politeness (saying "please," "thank you," and "excuse me") to mo ... Show More
10m 58s