Answers to the FAQ of Modern Etiquette

We all have things we’ve always wanted to know how to do, but have never gotten around to learning. Speak a foreign language. Play an instrument. Write a book. Take up surfing. Maybe you’ve even started one of these pursuits a few times, only to drop it after a couple of weeks.My ...  Show more

When people are faced with problems and complexity, our instinct is to add instead of subtract. As a result, we have a tendency to make our work and our lives more and more complex, and less and less effective and fulfilling. Even when what we add is new technology that promises ...  Show more

What do modern manners look like? Manners are simply social behaviors or habits - you can have good ones or you can have bad ones. But it's been 101 years since Emily Post first published her book on manners and etiquette and it only seems as though lately we, as a society, have ...  Show more

The Gstaad Guy sits down with William Hanson, one of the world’s leading etiquette authorities and author of Just Good Manners, to explore the role of civility and decorum in a rapidly changing world. Known for blending British tradition with contemporary wit, William reflects on ...  Show more

In today's deep dive, we discuss "The Modern Gentleman - A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy, and Vice by Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro", an excellent guide on etiquette and social skills for men. We cover a wide range of topics, from appropriate attire to social situations, p ...  Show more

This week’s episode is a topic you may not have realized you needed to learn way more about…modern etiquette! But this is NOT a stuffy table manners lecture about minding your P’s and Q’s. 

According to today’s guest, etiquette expert Myka Meier, modern etiquette is abou ...