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Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann

Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann

Elaine Swann 19 Episodes Feb 19, 2026

Elaine Swann offers practical advice on modern etiquette dilemmas, answering listener questions and sharing tips for navigating social situations with confidence. Each episode is under 20 minutes, releasing new content every Tuesday. Listeners can submit their own questions via email or voice memo for personalized guidance.

Episodes

Etiquette Rocks with Elaine Swann! Feb 19, 2026 00:28:22 Etiquette Rocks with Elaine Swann!Elaine is back from her book tour! She has traveled the west coast, east coast, tons of interviews talking about her new book, Elaine Swann Book of Modern Etiquette. Let's celebrate and here the good news! Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.Visit elaineswann.com for workshops, tips, and more on n
Should I Call You Out or Call It a Lesson Learned Nov 24, 2025 00:24:38 Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann dives into the real moments that make us stop and ask what’s right, what’s respectful, and what’s just plain human. From planning a friend’s baby shower and never receiving a thank you, to wondering if showing up on time to a dinner party is polite or secretly rude, Elaine breaks down the everyday dilemmas people actually face.Elaine takes these real questions an
Sharing is Caring… Until It’s Your Toothbrush Aug 19, 2025 00:22:38 Modern Etiquette with Elaine SwannFrom used napkins on your plate to friends hijacking dinner checks and even the nightmare of a guest using your toothbrush—this episode dives into the sticky, awkward, and sometimes downright shocking etiquette dilemmas people face every day. Elaine Swann unpacks what’s polite, what’s not, and how to handle these cringe-worthy situations with grace (and maybe a li
Etiquette SOS: From Hyphenation Confusion to Package Overload Aug 12, 2025 00:26:20 Modern Etiquette with Elaine SwannFrom the delicate dance of addressing a hyphenated last name on an invitation to setting polite yet firm boundaries with neighbors and friends, Elaine Swann tackles it all in this episode of Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann. Tune in as Elaine offers practical, gracious solutions for handling tricky social scenarios—whether it’s a childhood friend’s wedding, a ne
Secret Phone Scandal: Privacy or Betrayal? Aug 5, 2025 00:23:28 Modern Etiquette with Elaine SwannYour partner has a hidden phone they claim is for work—should alarm bells ring? Elaine tackles trust, transparency, and whether secrecy has any place in relationships.You can send your etiquette questions and voice memos to ⁠⁠questions@elaineswann.com⁠⁠ to get personal guidance from Elaine.Subscribe now on Spotify for more thought-provoking etiquette insights from
Grace on the Go: Travel Etiquette Essentials Jul 1, 2025 00:14:03 Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann – Podcast SeriesSit back and listen as Elaine Swann reads from her new book, “Elaine Swann Book of Modern Etiquette.”Real-life scenarios. Practical advice. Modern manners for today’s world. Subscribe now to the Elaine Swann YouTube channel for more tips on confidence, class, and how to handle any situation with grace.Visit elaineswann.com for etiquette updates, w
Talk It Out or Shut It Down? Jun 24, 2025 00:20:56 Modern Etiquette with Elaine SwannWhen your sister wants a TED Talk and you just want peace—how do you handle exhausting conversations with people who don’t know when to stop?✨ Subscribe now to Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode that helps you live life with confidence and class.🔗 Follow Elaine on Instagram @el
No Thanks, I Hate Your Taste: How to Decline Ugly Gifts with Grace Jun 17, 2025 00:21:43 No Thanks, I Hate Your Taste: How to Decline Ugly Gifts with GraceShe meant well... but her porch décor suggestion is not your vibe. What’s the polite way to say “no thanks” without ruining the relationship? Elaine breaks down how to preserve kindness and your aesthetic. Welcome to Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann, the podcast where manners meet the modern world. I'm your host, Elaine Swann,
Keep Your Advice to Yourself: Unsolicited Parenting Tips Gone Wild Jun 11, 2025 00:22:15 Modern Etiquette with Elaine SwannHow to shut down well-meaning but overwhelming opinions.Episode Description:In this episode of Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann, we dive into a dilemma every new parent knows too well—unsolicited advice. Whether it's your aunt telling you how to burp your baby or a friend side-eyeing your feeding choices, these “helpful” tips can become downright exhausting.Elai
Secret Office Romance? How to Stay Classy When the Gossip Starts May 27, 2025 00:20:47 Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann Dating a coworker in secret? Elaine shares how to keep things professional, protect your rep, and handle office gossip with class.Plus:-What to do when family keeps sending your baby impractical gifts-How to politely handle guests who overstay their welcome-RSVP rules — yes, you still need to respond!Get real answers to real-life etiquette dilemmas — with kindne
Is It Tacky to Ask Guests to Bring Food? May 13, 2025 00:22:24 Modern Etiquette with Elaine SwannA retirement party turns into a family debate when some guests offer to bring side dishes—and one outspoken relative calls it “tacky.” Is it rude to accept help with food, or is this just thoughtful hospitality in action?In this episode, Elaine unpacks the real meaning of etiquette when it comes to hosting events, accepting help, and navigating differing opinions
Smile, You’re on Camera: Do You Have to Tell Your Guests? May 6, 2025 00:25:33 Modern Etiquette with Elaine Swann takes on today’s trickiest social questions with clarity, humor, and class. In this episode, Elaine dives into everything from over-the-top graduation gift registries to whether you need to disclose your home security cameras to party guests. You’ll also learn how to time your event invitations just right — and discover the key etiquette principles every child sh

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