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May 27, 2017

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Hello Internet! Thanks for baring with us as we travel and recover being sick! In this episode, we answer a whole bunch of your questions! What do you do when your friend is a bad tipper? What's the best practices for asking someone to write a letter of recommendation? What do you do when passing someone in the hallway? Answers to these and more! Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!

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May 27, 2017

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Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers! Tune in every Friday on MaximumFun.org!

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Holiday Special: Valentine's Day: Hello Internet! Welcome to the first (hopefully first of many) of our holiday specials! Learn all about the history and traditions surrounding Valentine's Day! by Shmanners
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Thank You Notes: Thank you so much for joining us for our first episode! This one is all about Thank You Notes! Are they out dated? When should you write one? What do they need to say? Teresa is going to answer all your questions (and more!) while Travis finds ways to... by Shmanners
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Weddings: Attendance: Hello friends! We are so glad you got our invitation and were able to attend! Please, be sure to treat yourself to the buffet and open bar! You see, this week we're talking about proper wedding attendance etiquette. How does one properly RSVP? What... by Shmanners
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Theatre Attendance: Come in, come in! Take your seat, the show is about to start! What's that? You're not sure when you're allowed to talk? You don't know what to do with your phone? You're unsure whether you should have bought flowers? Maybe this is your first time to... by Shmanners
48 min listen
Sportsmanship: Let the games begin! We have a brand new episode for you and it is a slam dunk/home run/touchdown! Whether it's a weekend softball league or a boardgames on a rainy day, we've all played with someone who just makes the game no fun! Maybe they take it... by Shmanners
51 min listen
Pregnancy LIVE: Hello Internet! We are so excited to bring you our first ever live episode all about PREGNANCY! As you know, Teresa is pregnant so we have a lot to talk about! From ancient birthing methods to mid-wives to dad jokes to maternity clothes to Lucille... by Shmanners
32 min listen
Afternoon Tea and High Tea: Hello there! Have a seat and pull up a saucer! This week is all about TEA! Tea comes in many forms, but it is also served in so many ways! We'll discuss the differences between Afternoon and High tea, and even the different versions of those different... by Shmanners
45 min listen
Tipping: Happy MaxFun Drive to all! Can we give you a TIP? Tipping can be confusing! There are so many different instances that do (or don't!) require tipping! Add in to the regional specificity and it can get mind boggling! Do you tip hotel room cleaners... by Shmanners
54 min listen
Hand Gestures: Hello Internet! Whoa whoa whoa! You can't wave like that! Don't you know what that means in Uruguay? You see, the same hand gesture can mean different things in different cultures. Where did these gestures come from? What are some of their meanings?... by Shmanners
38 min listen
Table Manners: Ah, table manners! What a mystery! Sure, we're all taught not to chew with our mouths full and stuff like that, but what is with all the forks? Who is supposed to talk to whom? How do we pass the dishes? When do we start eating? As host, what are my... by Shmanners
53 min listen
Shmanners 00: Coming Soon!: Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers! Coming soon... by Shmanners
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Baseball: Batter up! It's time to learn a little about America's national past time! Baseball is a fascinating and nuanced sport with some very specific fan etiquette! Learn a little about the history! What does one wear to a baseball game? What do you do... by Shmanners
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Conversation: Sorry to interrupt, but we thought you might like to find out a little bit about conversational etiquette! The world of small talk can be a terrifying and dangerous place! How do you even begin to talk to someone at a business conference? What... by Shmanners
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Travel: Trains and Automobiles: All aboard! We've got a full tank of gas and a long way to go before sundown! Do you have any music preferences for the radio? Windows up or down? First, let's talk a little about the history of trains and cars. Then let's talk specifics when it come... by Shmanners
47 min listen
The King of Dudes: Hello Internet! Gather around and hear the ballad of Evander Berry Wall, The King of Dudes! First, let's talk a little about the evolution of the word "dude" and a little bit about the gender-fication of certain colors of clothes. Also, learn about... by Shmanners
35 min listen
MaxFunDrive Special: Dogs: Hello Internet! It's Week Two of the MaxFunDrive and we teamed up with Allegra Ringo from Can I Pet your Dog (another hit MaxFun podcast!) to bring you a very special episode! Learn a little dog history! Learn some dog park etiquette! Learn about... by Shmanners
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Holiday Special: Saint Patrick's Day: Hello Internet! Top of the morning to you! We are so excited to celebrate both Saint Patrick's Day AND Max Fun Drive! Listen and learn about St. Patrick's tradition and origins! Learn how to properly (and politely!) celebrate! by Shmanners
34 min listen
Weddings: Wedding Party: Would you do us the honor of standing beside us during this episode? In fact, we'd like you to be our Listener of Honor! Take your time, this is a big commitment! On this week's episode, it's another installment on WEDDINGS! Specifically, what is... by Shmanners
50 min listen
Birthdays: It's a very special episode celebrating Teresa's birthday this week! Happy birthday Internet! Well, maybe not today but definitely at some point in the year! What is the proper way to celebrate your birthday? What about celebrating someone else's... by Shmanners
53 min listen
Travel: Boats and Planes: Attention travelers, we will now begin the boarding process. Please be sure to bring all questions regarding travel etiquette with you when boarding. Need to know what to do when boarding? Worried about getting seasick? Want to know some historical... by Shmanners
49 min listen
House Guests: Come in, come in! We're so glad you could come visit the podcast! Here's a towel and feel free to eat anything in the fridge! Are you unsure how to behave as a house guest? Do you know how to properly host a house guest? Can you use the stuff in their... by Shmanners
42 min listen
Accessories: Handkerchief, Napkin and Fan: Hello Internet! Sorry for the delay, but Teresa was very under the weather! She spend a lot of time coughing in to a handkerchief! While I fanned the germs away with a fan! Also, there were some napkins laying around. Would you like to learn about... by Shmanners
51 min listen
Apologies: Hello Internet! We are sorry this episode is so good that your brain will hurt from its goodness! This week we are talking about APOLOGIES! From cave walls to current day, what makes a great apology? We'll give you from examples from some very... by Shmanners
46 min listen
Gambling: Casinos: Step up to the table and lay down your bet! You can't win if you don't play! This week we're talking gambling, specifically casinos! Learn a little history of Monte Carlo, Las Vegas and Atlantic City! Learn about casino loyalty programs! You also will... by Shmanners
73 min listen
Office Etiquette: It's MaxFunDrive Week 2! So, we have some paperwork we need you to file. Also, can you fax these to Deborah? Sorry, I meant "Can you fax these to Deborah, PLEASE"! You see, this week's episode is all about Office Etiquette! Learn about the history of... by Shmanners
50 min listen
Pools and Beaches: You know, people have been swimming for fun for thousands of years! At least as far back as Ancient Egypt! Even after all that time, we are still trying to figure out how to be polite while at the pool or beach. How close should you sit to someone... by Shmanners
50 min listen
Amusement Parks: Step right up, step right up! There's room enough for all! This week, Shmanners is all about AMUSEMENT PARKS! Roller Coasters? We got'em! Amazing sights? We got'em! History? Origins? Answers to your questions? What to wear? What to do? What to see?... by Shmanners
54 min listen
Parties: Alcohol: You know, after a hard day of podcasting, I like to relax with an ice cold drink. Maybe a beer? Maybe a whiskey? But then I find myself wondering "Is this good shmanners?" This week's ep is all about ALCOHOL, specifically at parties! What are the... by Shmanners
50 min listen
Roommates: Listen, this may sound sudden but... we want you to m of in to this episode with us! We should let you know, we have a few ground rules. First, you have to listen and then you have to enjoy. We're talking about ROOMMATE etiquette this week! How do you... by Shmanners
49 min listen
Funerals: Hello Internet! Listen,we know that funerals can be rough. Not only are you dealing with a loss, often times you may be unaware of what is the proper and respectful way to behave. Funeral customs vary from country to country, religion to religion and... by Shmanners
52 min listen

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Online Reviews: Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of leaving ONLINE REVIEWS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! by Shmanners
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Knights: Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and daily life of medieval KNIGHTS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! by Shmanners
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Brunch: Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of going to BRUNCH! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! by Shmanners
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Dog Grooming: Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of DOG GROOMING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! by Shmanners
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E-Commerce: Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of digital sales and the etiquette of E-COMMERCE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! by Shmanners
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Wax Seals: Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and color code of WAX SEALS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! by Shmanners
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Ceremonial Swords: Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of CEREMONIAL SWORDS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! by Shmanners
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Ornaments: Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of and tips about hanging ORNAMENTS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! by Shmanners
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