Mind Over Manners (mom): Raising Your Social Iq

If you're taking in the latest blockbuster film at the theatre, Antonio Jones from Allied Advertising (they bring major motion picture screenings to town) has some best practices for making sure everyone enjoys the experience on the big screen.

Dining out is a social contract between the server and the customer. Restaurant guru (you can find him at Grain in downtown Norfolk) Stephan Stockwell explains.

Attending a symphony performance? Turns out some rules are meant to be broken. Others, not so much. Dr. Raymond Jones breaks it down for us.

Navigating the rules of social media can be a challenge. ODU's Dr. Myles McNutt is back to help figure out Instagram and Snapchat.

Navigating the rules of social media can be a challenge. We've got ODU's Dr. Myles McNutt to help in part one of two segments. This episode tackles Facebook and Twitter.

Happy Summer! Headed to the beach for the long holiday weekend? Capt Tom Gill from the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service has tips for keeping that trip fun, safe and civil.

Your new friend is a person of color. Does he prefer to be referred to as black or African American? NSU's Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander explains the origins and significance of both identities.

Hampton Roads Pride President Michael Berlucchi explains the key moment in a LGBTQ person's life, and how you should respond when a friend or loved one comes out.

So graduation is behind you, and that first job awaits. Regent University's Director of Career Services has tips for acing those interviews.

What is the best thing to say to someone who is grieving at a funeral? We get the answer from Funeral Director Chris Cook.

VOW Magazine's Kim Wadsworth is back for Part Two of Wedding Etiquette. This one is for the guests of the ceremony!

'Tis the season of weddings! We ask VOW Magazine's Kim Wadsworth how brides and grooms can have the picture-perfect ceremony.

Blue and red lights are flashing in your rearview mirror. What should you do next? Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone reveals best practices for interacting with law enforcement.

The new co-worker has asked you out. Should you visit HR before saying "yes" to the invite? Alvean Lyons helps negotiate love in the office.

Did you ever have a question you were too uncomfortable to ask? How about finding yourself in a socially awkward situation and being unsure of what to do next? Mind Over Manners is a tool that can help! Lisa Godley and Sondra Woodward’s new podcast endeavors to raise your social IQ. Join us for the premiere on Monday, May 1st, 2017.