3.11 Are Manners Dead? Claire thinks Southern Etiquette Might Save Us…

About this episode

The episode explores the balance between honesty and etiquette, discussing how manners can help maintain relationships.

What if “being real” has become an excuse for being rude? In this episode, we explore the line between honesty and etiquette—and why manners are less about politeness and more about keeping relationships intact. Through stories about raising respectful kids, dressing for the role you want, and meeting a partner’s parents with grace, we unpack the difference between niceness and kindness. We also look at the small gestures that build connection—offering a drink at the door, making one th...

People in this episode

Hosts: Claire, Laura Quick

Topics covered

• manners
• etiquette
• relationships
• honesty
• kindness
• Southern culture

Keywords

• manners
• etiquette
• relationships
• kindness
• Southern culture
• honesty
• politeness

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