I Am All In with Scott Patterson I Smell Pop Culture: Miss Manners
Jun 5, 2025
Join Judith Martin, famously known as Miss Manners, and her daughter Bina, co-author of wedding etiquette guides, as they navigate the world of pop culture and manners. They share amusing anecdotes about etiquette in the realm of 'Gilmore Girls,' focusing on tricky social situations like re-gifting. The duo offers wisdom on maintaining politeness amidst modern rudeness, particularly influenced by texting and social distractions. They reflect on wedding etiquette, the balance of tradition, and the quirks of navigating contemporary relationships.
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Polite Practices for Re-Gifting
- Re-gifting is acceptable if done discreetly and you don't return the gift to the original giver.
- Borrowing an item back to appease someone's feelings is polite and reasonable.
Core Principles of Manners
- The principles of manners are universal and unchangeable.
- Specific manners vary by society, time, and groups but share underlying ethical values.
Handle Rudeness Tactfully
- Don't publicly point out others' poor manners; it is impolite and often counterproductive.
- Use polite tactics to handle rudeness without escalating it or igniting conflict.
