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In today’s episode, Valeria sits down with Alison Cheperdak, an etiquette coach, author, and lawyer for a deep dive into the world of modern etiquette. Forget the stuffy image of rules about cutlery — Alison shares how etiquette is all about kindness, respect, and navigating relationships in a fast-changing world. The conversation covers everything from first-date dilemmas, setting boundaries in friendships, and handling workplace challenges to mastering the art of introductions and elevating your party & networking experiences
Whether you're looking to polish your professional presence, improve your communication, or simply find better ways to connect with others, this episode is packed with practical tips and real-life insights. Valeria and Alison also tackle tricky situations like receiving unwanted gifts, dealing with gossip, and gracefully handling public embarrassment.
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:10 What is modern etiquette?
02:21 Misconceptions about etiquette
03:44 Career shift
07:24 Should a woman pay for the first date?
09:16 How to deal with gossips
13:10 Ending friendships
15:35 Unwanted gifts
24:16 Etiquette in the workplace
28:22 Hype yourself up
30:26 It’s not about the gender
35:02 Unwanted attention
36:59 Dress code
40:09 Rude acquaintances
43:51 Backhanded compliments
44:31 Feeling excluded
47:20 Public humiliation
48:58 Incorporate modern etiquette into self-improvement
52:12 Topics to discuss
54:44 Missing the moment to connect
57:41 Etiquette in parties
59:59 How to join a conversation
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