So Money with Farnoosh Torabi 1877: How to Not Be Financially Tacky
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Sep 10, 2025 
Daniel Post Senning, great-great-grandson of Emily Post and co-president of the Emily Post Institute, shares wisdom on modern financial etiquette. He delves into tricky topics like splitting bills, tipping, and discussing salaries among friends. The discussion highlights how AI and remote work are reshaping communication norms, making it crucial to be mindful of how we approach money matters. Whether it's navigating wedding costs or post-pandemic workplace interactions, Senning emphasizes the power of good manners in ensuring respectful financial conversations.
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Etiquette Is How Lives Touch
- Etiquette happens whenever two people's behavior affects one another and is not a rigid code of rules.
- Daniel Post Senning frames etiquette as the quality of interactions, guiding how we show up with others.
Use Three Principles As Your Guide
- Base your decisions on consideration, respect, and honesty when manners aren't obvious.
- Use those core principles to guide awkward or new social situations.
Set Clear Boundaries About Money
- Set clear boundaries if you don't want to talk about personal finances and say so calmly.
- Offer a polite refusal like "I'm not comfortable talking about my personal finances in this context."
