Synopsis
Lisa Godley and Sondra Woodward help navigate and avoid awkward social situations. Email your comments or questions to mindovermanners@whro.org or find us on Facebook @MindOverMannersPodcast.
Episodes
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Coming Out
18/06/2018In honor of Pride Month, we revisit our conversation with HR Pride Past President Michael Berlucchi about how to respond when a loved one comes out.
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Hotel Etiquette
04/06/2018As you make those summer getaway plans, we get some tips from Hilton Norfolk The Main's Justin Beale on how to make sure your hotel stay is a first class experience.
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Civilian-Military Interactions
21/05/2018Commander Dave Hecht from Naval Air Force Atlantic discusses how civilians can best interact with their military friends and neighbors.
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Golf Course Etiquette
07/05/2018Let's grab those clubs and hit the links! But first, a refresher on the golf course rules from Honey Bee Golf Club's Austin Green.
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The Stop: An Attorney's Perspective
23/04/2018We talk to a criminal defense attorney about how to interact with the police officer during a traffic stop.
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The Stop: Interacting with Police
09/04/2018We revisit our conversation with Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone about how best to work with the police officer during a traffic stop.
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Birdwatching Etiquette
26/03/2018Spring is finally here! We get outdoors with our own Dwight Davis (of Birdnotes fame) who explains best practices for catching a glimpse of our feathered friends.
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Protest Etiquette, Part 2
12/03/2018We get a law enforcement perspective on effective protesting from Commanding Officer Todd Williams from the Norfolk Police Department.
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Protest Etiquette, Part 1
26/02/2018Ready to exercise your right to free speech? If that means participating in a protest, you'll want to hear tips from PETA's Daniel Carron on how to make sure your message is heard.
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Hair Salon Etiquette
12/02/2018Time for a haircut or new look? Rashida Weekes explains some common courtesies expected by your stylist.
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Breaking-Up Etiquette
29/01/2018Valentine's Day isn't always all roses and chocolate. Relationship expert Alvean Lyons returns to Mind Over Manners with the guide for surviving a break up.
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Gym Etiquette
15/01/2018Happy New Year! The MoM team is back, getting in shape with personal trainer Lynnette Vargas, who has the rules of the gym.
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Holiday Houseguest Etiquette
18/12/2017MoM wraps up 2017 with Kim Wadsworth, who will provide best practices for that holiday stay with the family, whether you’re the host or the guest.
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Holiday Office-Party Etiquette
04/12/2017HR expert Julie Woodard has tips for keeping it fun and classy during the workplace festivities.
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Shopping Etiquette
20/11/2017Ready for the holiday shopping season? Retail expert and personal shopper extraordinaire Jessica Mills has tips for keeping your cool while finding deals on Black Friday and beyond.
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Air Travel Etiquette
06/11/2017The holiday travel season is only days away! Before you leave on that jet plane, hear what a veteran flight attendant has to say about making sure that trip is safe, comfortable and civil for everyone.
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Parent-Teacher Interactions, Part Two
23/10/2017Fall is here, which means the kids are back to school and it’s time for those first parent-teacher meetings! On the last episode of Mind Over Manners, we got a teacher’s take. For Part Two, Shelly Jones, Director of the Tidewater District of the Virginia PTA, provides some parental guidance on interacting with educators.
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Parent-Teacher Interactions, Part One
09/10/2017Kids are back in school and it's time for those parent-teacher conferences. We have veteran educator Dr. Barry Graham here with a teacher's take on cultivating relationships among those vested in our children's future.
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Tailgating Etiquette
25/09/2017Are you ready for some football? More importantly, are you ready to tailgate? Chief Tailgating Officer Chris Gunnufsen has the rules of the pre-game show.
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Communicating with Your Congressperson
11/09/2017Carolyn Caywood from the League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads dicusses how best to interact with your legislators.