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 out. Tune in each week for a new tip that will set you on the path to a more polite life.
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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's approach to making baseball fun for the players and the crowd with his lighthearted and well-researched sideline commentary.
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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 the three worst golfers on Earth with you who make every hole feel like pure torture thanks to their rude antics.
Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.
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Whoever invented the concept of buffets probably didn’t foresee the widespread display of unmannerly behavior that would accompany someone’s third helping of chicken potpie. Or maybe they did… and that disgusts me even more.
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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 all sports, some of the athletes can’t control their inner weirdo when it comes to some friendly competition.
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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 a lot of embarrassment and uncomfortable conversations where people rudely judged him for what he did in the past. Ian talks about how he handles rude comments, prejudgment, and overall what it means to move forward and be positive, regardless of what anyone thinks of you.
Nothing says, “Have fun and try your best” better than an insanely rude parent demanding excellence from their nine-year-old athlete on Sunday afternoon at their soccer game.
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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 referee where said parent would like to shove the soccer ball.
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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 be wrong. Very wrong.
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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 dating.
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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.
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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 all trips are five-star worthy.
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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 treat the wait staff with respect. However, there are some improper restaurantgoers out there who believe they should be treated like royalty.
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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… well, unless one of your passengers makes you want to run the car off of steep a cliff out of pure frustration.
Modern Manners Guy is hosted by Richie Frieman. A transcript is available at Simplecast.
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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, there are MANY things wrong with rude people who treat a coffee shop like their own personal office, conference center, or man cave for hours on end.
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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 wonderful nation turns into a bizarre showcase of America’s Not Got Talent.
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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 video conferencing becoming an integral part of the work, there are STILL some people who can’t quite figure it out. “YOU’RE ON MUTE, WALTER! Press the button with the microphone! Okay, now press it again.”
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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 it so easily. Then again, there are some people whose weirdness is so off-kilter that being a little kooky turns into being downright obnoxious. With that, let’s bring on the final three weirdos of my three-part series!
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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 three-part series, outlining my favorites… well, least favorites, but you get my drift.
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Traveling for work can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions and mental stresses affecting your entire body. Yet, nothing makes your trip worse than having to endure all the “pleasantries” that come with flying.
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