Please and Thank You's

About this episode

Marko and Steve discuss the decline of basic manners in relationships and its implications.

Got some sh!t to say? Somewhere between the first date and settling into a routine, “please” and “thank you” tend to fall off. This week, Marko and Steve dig into the quiet shift from intentional politeness to comfortable carelessness—and whether that shift is harmless… or actually harmful. They unpack why basic manners aren’t just surface-level niceties, but signals of respect, appreciation, and effort. From early dating, where kindness can sometimes feel performative, to long-term relations...

People in this episode

Hosts: Marko, Steve

Topics covered

• politeness
• relationships
• dating
• manners
• communication

Keywords

• please
• thank you
• politeness
• relationships
• dating
• manners
• communication

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