Manners – Have We Forgotten How to Behave?
2 August 2026
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Have We Forgotten the Little Things?
What if good manners aren’t about knowing which fork to use…
What if they’re simply about making another person’s day a little better?
In this episode, we cover:
- Why there’s a difference between manners and old-fashioned etiquette
- The simple courtesies that make everyday life feel more connected
- Why saying hello and thank you still matter
- How small acts of kindness can change both your day and someone else’s
- The modern challenges of phones, busy lives and being truly present
- Why respect isn’t old-fashioned—it’s timeless
Good manners aren’t about following rules.
They’re about choosing kindness, respect and presence in the small moments that make up everyday life.
Turns out… it all starts with hello and ends with thank you.
Featured in this episode:
The Cool Kids Explain:
Bachelor of Commerce Student
Good to Know:
Business Strategist
A Word from the Wise:

Resident Wisdom Keeper Gaye.
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Landan Dunn