Ethics and Etiquette: Recent Episodes
Marna Ashburn
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Join this weekly scenario-driven conversation as we examine several ethical predicaments, break down the behaviors and rationalizations, and offer practical suggestions to sort them out. Our insights and perspectives will encourage you to scrutinize the sticky situations in your life and exercise your own ethical muscles. Ethics and Etiquette is presented by writer Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army officer and combat vet.
Three topics from past episodes have significant new information to report. We bring you updates on the following subjects: Student Debt Forgiveness, Sports Teams With Offensive Names, and Elizabeth Holmes of the Infamous Theranos Scandal.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Our email is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Text or leave a voicemail at (757)301-1327.
What if you're out to lunch or dinner at a restaurant and one of the people you're dining with is being rude and insulting to the server? Do you say something to your restaurant companion or just let it slide? We discuss variations on this theme also, for example what if you're out to dinner with a boss or an important client and they're the ones being insulting to the server.Join us for this fascinating discussion on a dilemma we've all had to face at some point.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Our email is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Text or leave a voicemail at (757)301-1327.
Today we pivot slightly to talk about a growing concern in American society--Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing. That is, online scams involving email (phishing), texting (smishing), and voice or telephone (vishing). They're not only unethical, they're downright illegal.Scamming incidents are on the rise and they're getting more sophisticated, leaving thousands of victims in their wake. This episode provides information on three important areas:The first segment describes common scams out there, and our personal experience with them. In the second part (29:36) we give you a list of safety practices to help keep your assets protected. The third segment (44:30) outlines immediate steps to take if you find yourself caught up in a scam.Knowledge is power and forewarned is forearmed. We hope the discussion in this podcast leaves you better equipped to spot scams and to keep yourself and your family protected.Some tips in this podcast came from the Kim Komando email on technology called "The Current." Read the latest issue and subscribe here https://www.komando.com/Report fraud here: www.reportfraud.ftc.govEthics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Our email is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Text or leave a voicemail at (757)301-1327.
Today we're talking about a subject I never really considered until I heard a lengthy discussion about it on the radio before Christmas. That is, the question of picking visitors up at the airport and giving them a lift to the airport to catch a flight. To whom do you give rides and when do you suggest they take a taxi or an Uber? Perhaps you've never even thought about this, but giving it some consideration may make you a more thoughtful guest in the future.I first heard this etiquette topic on the Clay and Buck Show. Check out their website where you can find out where to find their program and how to listen to their podcast.https://www.clayandbuck.comHere's a link to "1440," the daily newsletter I mentioned in the podcast.https://join1440.com/Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Our email is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Text or leave a voicemail at (757)301-1327.
This episode is about asking guests to remove their shoes when they enter your home. Where do you fall on that question? We discovered a lot of different perspectives on this topic, and we're eager to share them with you. Let us know your opinion on Instagram, @ethicsetiquette.Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco performs a funny segment on "Shoes Off." Here's the youtube.com link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1199DmuUKsEthics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Our email is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Text or leave a voicemail at (757)301-1327.
Back for 2024--the ever-popular "Spin-A-Dilemma" where Mike and Kelly take turns responding to a variety of tricky or sticky situations which you might encounter in your everyday life. Join us for this fast-paced episode, and then we'll wrap it up with our "On a Positive Note" segment to highlight a few uplifting and noteworthy events.The episode on gift giving mentioned in our conversation is Season 1, Episode 8, "The Art of Gift Giving."Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Our email is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Text or leave a voicemail at (757)301-1327.
Marna asked Kelly and Mike to consider three questions for this episode: What are you happy to leave behind from 2023? What is your "On a Positive Note" for 2023? and What are you looking forward to in 2024? Let us know if this conversation prompts you to share your year-end reflections and aspirations. This podcast was originally scheduled for December, but we had to postpone the recording session because of an illness (all recovered now!).The books mentioned in the discussion are:Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia, MDandYounger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, MD and Allan J. Hamilton, MDThe poem recited in this episode is "Small Kindnesses" by Danusha Lameris from the book Healing the Divide: Poems of Kindness and Connection. Green Writers Press, 2019.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Our email is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Text or leave a voicemail at (757)301-1327
The United Spinal Association has published a free downloadable pdf booklet for anyone--with or without a disability-- who wants to learn how to interact more effectively with people who have disabilities. We discuss the teaching points from this publication in today's podcast. The booklet is very helpful, and we all learned a lot.You can find the pdf at this link: https://unitedspinal.org/disability-etiquette/Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
Marna surprises Mike and Kelly with a range of ethical and etiquette situations. Using a spin app on her phone, she lands on a number and reads aloud the corresponding dilemma. They have no prior knowledge of what they're walking into, so be prepared for spontaneous, heartfelt, and sometimes surprising responses. If you'd like to chime in, our email is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Feedback will be answered in a later podcast.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Our discussions help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. for the second year in a row. But there's another quickly growing segment of the population also--those folks who are annoyed by the noise of Pickleball courts in their neighborhoods. We talk about the sound problem first, discuss the opposing arguments, and see if we can come up with some constructive solutions.Send your feedback to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Our discussions are designed to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
In today’s Etiquette Quick Hit, we’re talking about how you tell someone there’s a piece of spinach stuck in their teeth. Do you mention it or just let it be? How do you bring it up? What if someone's fly is unzipped or a seam in their pants is ripped? Does the decision or technique differ based on who it is, for example, whether it's a family member, a new acquaintance, an elder or a boss? We talk about this and more in today's episode.Send your feedback to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Our discussions are designed to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
Airports are crowded, planes are delayed, and fellow travelers can have annoying habits. What do you do? Improving the situation starts with each one of us. We put our heads together and came up with ten suggestions to help make airline travel easier and less exhausting for all.
Ethics and Etiquette Podcast has been on an unforeseen production pause for the last four months, and here's the reason why. Starting in September, we'll resume our usual two episodes a month, posting on the first and third Wednesdays. See you then!
An article on CNN.com recently explored the contemporary use of "ma'am" in American culture. Addressing a woman as "Yes ma'am" and "No ma'am" in personal interactions, once considered a respectful word by some, has now become polarizing for others. What do you think? Send us your responses at inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Our discussions are designed to help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
What do you do when you're asked to overlook unethical or illegal behavior at your place of employment, or when you're expected to participate in it? Specifically, we're talking about the two whistleblowers involved in the high profile Theranos case, and what we can learn from their courage and actions.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeNational Whistleblower Centerhttps://www.whistleblowers.org/https://www.whistleblowers.gov/False Claims Acthttps://www.justice.gov/civil/false-claims-actEthics in Entrepreneurship–A non-profit focused on embedding ethical questioning, culture, and systems in startups and innovation ecosystems.https://ethicsinentrepreneurship.org/Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup is the book we mentioned by John Carreyrou"The Dropout" is a limited television series about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos on Hulu Erika Cheung's TEDx Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMQlj9TZQfEIn His Own Words. An Interview with Tyler Schultzhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wf_2KYRPWQ&t=816s-----------------------Send us your thoughts-- inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
We're talking about student loan forgiveness in this episode of Ethics and Etiquette. The legality of President Biden's plan to forgive up to $20,000 per person in student loan debt is before the Supreme Court right now. This program could offer debt relief to millions of people, but what's the cost to the country? Send us your thoughts-- inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
This scenario was pulled from the headlines. A middle schooler with special needs was turned down when he asked a classmate to be his Valentine in a public performance. The resulting social media backlash both for and against the young woman gives us plenty to unpack about culture, ethics, etiquette, social media, and special needs folks in our communities.Here are the links mentioned in the show.MSNBC Story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/it-s-manipulative-parents-defend-girl-who-politely-turned-down-classmate-s-valentine-s-day-request/ar-AA17RCVr?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=00aee0758e94402e8808159a791de48b&ei=42TODAY show story:https://www.today.com/parents/teens/teen-publicly-rejected-gets-kind-valentines-classmates-rcna70965Best Buddies International https://www.bestbuddies.org/Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Send us your thoughts, inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
Hun, Babe, Sweetie, Darlin', Lovey--These are all pet names you might hear between couples and family members. Occasionally we encounter them among employees in the workplace and from service workers to their customers. Some find it disrespectful to be called a pet name by someone they barely know. In certain regions of the country, it's more acceptable. There's a lot to unpack about using familiar endearing terms with people in your circle. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion.Send us your thoughts, inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
Welcome to Season 5 of Ethics and Etiquette Podcast. We thought an episode on Apologies would be fairly straightforward, but we were surprised at the deep and rich dialogue which the topic prompted. We've all said or done things--or neglected to say or do things--which caused another to feel harmed or hurt. What belongs in a sincere apology, and what should you leave out? How do you move forward after the apology is offered? Join us for this interesting discussion and send us your thoughts, inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
Texting is a great tool when used correctly, but it can be annoying when courtesies are ignored. As with all technology, we've gradually evolved guidelines to help us employ it politely and professionally. We discuss them in this episode.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.This list was adapted from an article on the Emily Post website, https://emilypost.com/advice/texting-mannersThe book mentioned in this episode is "How to Break Up With Your Phone" by Catherine Price.The story and picture of coal miner Michael McGuire and his son at the University of Kentucky basketball game.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michael-mcguire-kentucky-coal-miner-basketball-game-viral-photo-vip-tickets/
We've all experienced those awkward moments at a restaurant when one check is dropped off and there are three, four, five, or ten people at the table. How can you get the check paid so it's comfortable and fair for all parties? We talk about some proactive strategies and scripts you can use to make it happen. Also in this show, we introduce a new segment called "On a Positive Note" in which we recognize someone or something in our contemporary culture which is uplifting and noteworthy.The Sebastian Maniscalco excerpt is from his show "What's Wrong With People?" on Netflix, and its appearance here follows the fair use and fair dealing guidelines.This is the quote by John Quincy Adams which Kelly mentioned in the show: "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely much more than knowledge that is idle."Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
The Coronavirus forced us to rely on Zoom or other group video calling platforms to continue work during lockdown. Zoom meetings have been widely adopted as a workforce practice now, and with the prevalence of remote and hybrid work in the post-pandemic era, they're here to stay.We're talking about Zoom Etiquette today. For some, these suggestions will be nothing new, but it's always useful to review the basics. Join us as we discuss how participants can help Zoom meetings be more efficient and productive. Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
In this episode of Ethics and Etiquette, we follow up on topics from previous shows with current or additional information. Our podcast goes on summer hiatus after this episode but we’ll return in September with new shows. Check our instagram, @ethicsetiquette, for the up-to-date status. Here are the links to the past shows we revisited in this episode.Found Money https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=HME7UY0W-TVGQFRShould I Break Up With Amazon? https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=GNAKAZLI-8G2E29Twists on Traditional Gift Giving https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=510EKG4K-TZNNRK9Roundabouts https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=1CLLC3M4-PYFD2T9Sports Teams With Insensitive Names https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=53V0AGNT-OFJ38FRTrail Magic https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=D7XSCH5G-1T6GVILeave No Trace https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=2NMYGC86-YLRQKT9Links to Articles We Mentioned in this EpisodeHow Amazon Wins: By Steamrolling Rivals and Partners By Dana Mattiolihttps://archive.ph/yQ2MhAmazon Seeks to Reinvent Health Care With Purchase of One Medicalhttps://www.extremetech.com/internet/338166-amazon-seeks-to-reinvent-health-care-with-purchase-of-one-medicalSupport Independent Book Shops by ordering at www.Bookshop.orgStream Indie Films, Classics, and Top Documentaries for Free www.Kanopy.comResearch for Unclaimed Money www.Unclaimed.orgKentucky Drivers Attempt a New Roundabout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDaQZUzJCNMRoundabout Accident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHk_A-ZVaCwEuropean Vacation Roundabout Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgX6qlJEMcHomer Simpson Encounters a Roundabout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5T0Dg8_OmAEthics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
This week we address an email from a listener who gave a gift of living room furniture to friends and later saw they had listed it for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Our second ethical dilemma involves discovering family on Ancestry.com or 23andme.com and wondering how enmeshed you should get in their existing unhealthy dynamics.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
How Could This Happen? We put our resident attorney, Kelly, through her paces as we look into the recent Supreme Court leak in the Dobbs vs. Jackson Womens Health Organization Case. An entire draft opinion written by Justice Alito made its way to a reporter, who then published it in Politico. Chief Justice Roberts called the leak "a betrayal and an affront to the Court." Deliberations are privileged information and this represents a serious ethical violation. This case is also intensely political as it's situated at an intersection of privacy, precedent, technology, and medicine. Join us for this exhausting yet educational conversation.Here are the links mentioned in this episode.Code of Conduct for Jucicial Employeeshttps://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/judiciary-policies/code-conduct/code-conduct-judicial-employeesAmerican Bar Association Professional Code of Conducthttps://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/model_rules_of_professional_conduct_table_of_contents/American Bar Association Code of Judicial Conducthttps://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_code_of_judicial_conduct/"A Running List of Theories About the Supreme Court Leaker," NYMag 5-8-2022https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/05/who-leaked-the-supreme-court-draft-overturning-roe-v-wade.htmlEthics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
NOTE: Third Attempt. Listeners who subscribe to our podcast on a certain platform were not able to download the most recent podcast. Instead they received the previous podcast. Re-publishing the episode didn't work. This is the third attempt to upload it. We apologize for the problems.In episode 5, we talked about things you should never say, such as, "When are you due?" and "Is that your real hair?" As a counterpoint this week, we discuss a dozen things that you should always say. This was a harder list to generate, but it led to a wide-ranging conversation on personal interactions, technology, and ways to care for one another.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
Though it's by no means an exhaustive list, here are a dozen or so things you should never say, plus a few general guidelines to keep in mind during conversations. We make a surprising pivot to tell you when it's appropriate to say some things (HINT: It has to do with the nature of the relationship and the context.) We've all said awkward things before (including the podcast panel) so it's a matter of learning from past mistakes and moving forward with more kindness and consideration.Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
This episode will give you insights and perspective on what to do when a friend asks for a loan. It's a kind human gesture to help someone out of a financial predicament, but there are cautionary tales and things to consider before moving forward. Tune in to find out what they are.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We hope our discussions will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
We make our own little rules here, and we break our own little rules. In developing this podcast, we didn't want it to be about which fork to use. Relevant, substantive tangles of contemporary life remain our focus, but we occasionally pivot to etiquette in the form of Etiquette Quick Hits. These are clarifications and reminders of basic courtesies that never go out of style, although they may refine through the years. In this episode, we bring you three Quick Hits and three bits of useful trivia about manners.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
A New York Times headline recently asked, "Is everyone in politics writing a tell-all?" Then it answered its own question with a resounding "YES." When insiders pen unflattering, embarrassing, and vindictive books about their boss after they leave an administration, is it a breach of trust, or is it an admirable act to reveal these insights to fellow citizens?
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
Chances are you’ve received some unsolicited advice in your life. Did you want it? Do you ever give it? When is it appropriate to offer unsolicited advice? We take a look at these questions and more in this episode.
Welcome to Season 4 of Ethics and Etiquette, a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We give you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
New episodes are posted on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visit our Instagram– @ethicsetiquette and our website www.ethicsandetiquette.com. Our email address is inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
We're working hard to put together Season 4 of Ethics and Etiquette, set to premier on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. In the meantime, let's keep the conversation going with an Ethics and Etiquette Reprise. I've re-posted two episodes from the past that were fan favorites, both on the topic of Inheritance. This is the second--two scenarios of family money matters that were ripped from the headlines.
We're looking forward to our brand new season with you on February 9. Thanks for tuning in!
We're working hard to research and record Season 4 of our podcast, which is set to premier on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. In the meantime, let's keep the conversation going with an Ethics and Etiquette Reprise. We're posting two fan favorites from the past, both on the topic of Inheritance, a subject that generates a lot of drama because it sits at the intersection of marriage, family, legality, finances, emotions, and expectations.
We're looking forward to a brand new season with you on February 9. Thanks for tuning in!
Ralph Waldo Emerson used to ask his friends and colleagues, "What has become clear to you since we last met?" It was an invitation to share new thoughts and experiences. The final moments of 2021 lead us to do some similar reflection on the past year, both in the context of the work we do with this podcast and in our personal lives. Continue the conversation by sending us an email at inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
The quotation mentioned in this episode, "A deep distress hath humanized my Soul," is from Elegiac Stanzas by William Wordsworth (1807).
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We offer insights and perspectives on sticky situations to help you scrutinize your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
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Following on the heels of our two podcasts about the pared-down living of the back woods hiker, we offer some ways to make holiday gift giving simple yet meaningful.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We offer insights and perspectives on sticky situations to help you scrutinize your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or listen at our website.
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We continue with our two-part series on the backpacking adventures of Mike and Kathy Derrick on the John Muir Trail in California. "Take only pictures. Leave only footprints" is a familiar phrase for many of us, yet have we stopped to examine what this really means in practice? Mike and Kathy illustrate the seven principles of "Leave No Trace" with examples from their recent hike, and even introduce "Beyond Leave No Trace," which extends environmental responsibility into a broader context.
Links from this episode: Our episode on Recycling -- https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=9RLOSDLU-WJHSEMI
www.Alltrails.com
www.lnt.org -- Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Life
www.NPS.gov -- National Park Service website
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQds6oS5pF0 -- A five minute Youtube video called "Hiking the John Muir Trail."
https://johnmuirtrail.org/ -- One couple's travelogue of their hike on the JMT. Good photographs.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We offer insights and perspectives on sticky situations to help you scrutinize your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
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Mike Derrick and his wife Kathy are freshly back from their 210-mile backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. They share their travelogue with us, along with lots of interesting background and details about remote hiking. We also learn about "Trail Magic," a remarkable ethic among backpackers that warms your heart and restores your faith in humanity.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We offer insights and perspectives on sticky situations to help you scrutinize your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
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We download after one of our presenters returns from a family funeral, bringing back with her a few thought-provoking dilemmas, some observations, and a good lesson.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We offer insights and perspectives on sticky situations to help you scrutinize your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
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Hikin' Mike Derrick is gone on another epic adventure, so it's just us gals (Kelly and Marna) talking about petty but pesky workplace dilemmas that can cause a lot of dissatisfaction over time if they're not addressed early.
What's the answer if you're fielding work calls when you're on an unpaid lunch hour? Secondly, how do you gracefully bow out of socializing with co-workers in the evenings and on weekends? Finally, what do you do when you're hired to teach pilates at an agreed-upon hourly rate and then the boss announces you have to work extra hours at a reduced rate?
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We offer insights and perspectives on sticky situations to help you scrutinize your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or listen at our website.
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The Ethics and Etiquette Podcast Team marks the important day of September 11 with a message for their listeners.
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In an Etiquette Quick Hit, we revisit a fundamental lesson in good manners and discuss how it applies today. In this episode, Mike, Kelly, and Marna look at suggested forms of address in different settings. Should children call adults by their first names, for example? What are the best practices for professionals, such as doctors and lawyers, to address their clients? We find in most cases it comes down to this: start with formal and then downshift to less formal as you get permission.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We offer insights and perspectives on sticky situations to help you scrutinize your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
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Thanks to the listeners who provided the content for this episode by emailing us their everyday dilemmas (inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com). We have three to talk about and an etiquette quick hit (What do you wear to a "semi-formal" wedding?). In the first scenario, a listener asks what to do about a new neighbor who arrives unannounced and walks into her house without knocking.
Then we discuss the way forward for a landlady situation gone very bad when she rents her house to her ex-husband. Finally, what do you do when a family member borrows an expensive piece of sporting equipment and returns it with damages but doesn't acknowledge it?
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. We offer insights and perspectives on sticky situations to help you scrutinize your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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We discuss the case of Olympic track hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson, who was suspended from competition for one month after testing positive for marijuana, which is a banned substance under the US Anti-Doping Agency rules. Her suspension meant she missed the Olympics in Tokyo. A number of questions and complaints came up in articles and forums about this suspension. Two of the most frequent were: “How could a gifted Olympic athlete have her dreams shattered because she consumed a plant that is legal throughout most of the country? (It was legal in Oregon where she smoked it.) The second frequently asked question was, “Where’s the compassion for this woman who had to cope with the death of her birth mother?” Join us as we facilitate a discussion on this timely topic. If you want to weigh in, email us your thoughts, inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com or leave a voicemail at our website, www.ethicsandetiquette.com.
This podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. You can also listen at our website.
We're taking a summer hiatus for the month of July. On the first Wednesday of August, we'll be back with all new episodes. In the meantime, you can revisit some of your favorites from the past three seasons. We hope you're having a good summer so far. Take care and be well.
June 14 is Flag Day in the United States, a day to commemorate the adoption of the flag by resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. Today, it's celebrated as a way to preserve the traditions, pride, history, and respect for our nation's symbol. In keeping with these intentions, we're talking about flag etiquette and protocol, using as our source the US Flag Code, a set of instructional rules for display and care of the national flag. You can find the code online and there's also a handy reference here www.USA.gov/flag.
Join us as we discuss "Ten Things You Should NOT Do With the US Flag," proper etiquette while the national anthem is played, which days to display the flag (HINT: All of them), why bunting is your friend, and how we feel about variations on the US flag, such as the Thin Blue Line Flag for law enforcement.
The podcast is presented by author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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On this day in June, which is roughly halfway between Mother's Day and Father's Day, we present a thought-provoking dialogue on the memorable words of wisdom we heard from our parents. All.The.Time. You know, those truisms and admonitions they repeated which we tucked into our back pockets and which slowly became part of our character education. "Wear a clean shirt and comb your hair." Yes, those. Enjoy!
"Ethics and Etiquette" is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Our goal is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can better examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
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After the recent televised funeral of Prince Phillip, we though an episode on funeral etiquette might be helpful. Deaths are difficult times for everyone involved, so we offer a few refreshers on the practicalities of the situation, such as what to wear and what to do when you encounter a funeral procession on the road. Like most of our shows, the conversation takes a deeper turn as we open up about our own encounters with loss and ritual.
"Ethics and Etiquette" is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Our goal is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can better examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
The podcast panel is made up of author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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The combination etiquette/ethical dilemma this week is about having pictures of your first wife or first husband hanging in the house after you've remarried. (We're speaking of deceased spouses, not ex-spouses.) Is that fair or is it a foul? What if the current partner objects? This tricky topic introduces some meaningful and uplifting perspectives on integrating loss, moving forward, and showing one another a lot of forbearance in the process.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Our goal is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can better examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The podcast panel is made up of author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Music on the podcast is “Still” by Les Hayden. Used with permission.
Our two episodes on "Inheritance" have generated by far the most listener responses. This is our third circle back on the subject with stories ripped from the headlines. Supermodel Paulina Porizkova was shocked to find out last year that her estranged husband, Ric Ocasek, had cut her out of his will completely. They had co-mingled their earnings during their thirty-five year marriage, but she handed off financial oversight to her husband and their business manager. We discuss her story and tease out the lessons learned.
The second scenario is about Marie Osmond's announcement on "The Talk" that she would be leaving all her money to charity and nothing to her seven children because she wants them to find their own way in life.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. The podcast panel is made up of author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four. Our goal is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can better examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Music on the podcast is “Still” by Les Hayden. Used with permission.
Ethics and Etiquette looks at the recycling effort in this country vs. other countries. In the United States, only about 30% of recyclable material actually gets recycled. We're making progress, but we have lots of room for improvement. We discuss ways to get there and how the younger generation is helping the effort.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. The podcast panel is made up of author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four. Our goal is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can better examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Find them wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Music on the podcast is “Still” by Les Hayden. Used with permission.
The Ethics and Etiquette panel falls down the rabbit hole of gratuity giving in this week's episode, including discussing a whole bunch of situations in which you may not have even known a tip was in order. We reached out to some expert sources for answers.
Since Monday was President’s Day, a day to honor the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln, we wanted to talk about a list entitled “George Washington’s 110 Rules for Civility.” It’s based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595 which would then form the basis of a young man’s character education in the 18th century. Although some seem stuffy and funny by today’s standards, most of the rules are still amazingly applicable as a modern code of personal conduct. We discuss several of them in this week’s episode. The complete list is in the public domain and you’ll find it at www.mountvernon.org.
Marna asks Kelly and Mike to help her critically think through a decision to quit Amazon and Amazon Prime. What started as an impulse to support her local economy became more urgent after Amazon kicked Parler off their web servers. Things took a dark turn during our podcast as we examined Amazon's sordid business practices and their effects on competition. Suddenly, deciding to quit Amazon became a multi-faceted lens through which to assess culture, commerce, community, and communication. Don't miss this conversation!
Links mentioned in this episode: www.Bookshop.org Support local bookstores. Shop online with Bookshop.
“How Amazon Wins: By Steamrolling Rivals and Partners" By Dana Mattioli
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-competition-shopify-wayfair-allbirds-antitrust-11608235127?st=jwh7cafqqld26j8&reflink=article_email_share
"Amazon is Eating the World. Can You Escape Its Bite?" A podcast by Kim Commando, Feb 2, 2021
https://www.komando.com/episode/amazon-is-eating-the-world-can-you-escape-its-bite/776637/
The best streaming services in 2021 (seven others besides Amazon Prime Video) https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-streaming-video-services,review-2625.html
“Black Mirror: This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide.” https://www.netflix.com/title/70264888
Our podcast music is "Still" by Les Hayden (used with permission).
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American drivers tend to ignore crosswalks and freak out at roundabouts. In the interest of public safety, we thought it was worth an episode to remind our listeners about the rules of the road.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking discussion about everyday dilemmas. This week we take time to reflect on the strange and unsettling 2020. We talk about what’s become clear to us during this time, and we finish our second season by acknowledging the winners this year (hint: Plexiglass and Zoom, to name two).
Mentioned in this episode:
The book How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life by Catherine Price https://www.amazon.com/How-Break-Up-Your-Phone/dp/039958112X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S4W8DN57DUG3&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+break+up+with+your+phone&qid=1608678259&sprefix=how+to+break+up+with%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
This is the actual quotation by May Sarton which Marna mangled: “It always comes back to the same necessity: go deep enough and there is a bedrock of truth, however hard.” ― May Sarton
A video by Ethics and Etiquette about the blessings from this unique moment in history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPRNaEl-3SQ
Tim Ferris Show Podcast. The step-by-step way to conduct a Past Year Review. https://tim.blog/2018/12/28/past-year-review/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=convertkit&utm_campaign=5bf
“My train of thought makes all the stops.” Marna first heard this quote spoken by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on a radio show in 2012.
We’re sad to report that Tucker, the elderly dog Mike mentioned, died at age 14 on December 15, 2020. RIP, Tucker.
The Ethics and Etiquette podcast panel is made up of author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four. Our goal is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can better examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month.
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Music on the podcast is “Still” by Les Hayden. Used with permission.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking discussion about everyday dilemmas. This week, we’re talking about panhandling. You know, the folks at the intersection or outside the mall with cardboard signs that say “Homeless and hungry. Please help. Bless you.” This is something we’re conflicted about. On one hand, charity compels us to help others less fortunate. On the other hand, we wonder if we’re enabling irresponsible behavior or worse, being duped or played.
Links mentioned in this episode:
"The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however we can." https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
Covenant House: Helping Homeless Children & Youth https://www.covenanthouse.org/
The mission of Catholic Charities is "to provide service to people in need." https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
Denver's initiative to install collection boxes downtown to offer an alternative to panhandling. https://denverite.com/2016/12/28/cities-follow-denvers-lead-install-meters-combat-panhandling/
National Homelessness Law Center is "dedicated to working with legal and local organizing partners in an allied push to get communities to repeal their anti-panhandling ordinances and work towards constructive solutions." https://nlchp.org/panhandling/
Swimswam article comparing William and Mary's press release with Stanford's. https://swimswam.com/william-mary-plagiarized-stanfords-release-when-announcing-cut-of-swimming/
Our podcast panel is made up of author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four. Our goal is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can better examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
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This is Ethics and Etiquette: A thought-provoking discussion about everyday dilemmas. Our goal here is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations so you can better examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
Today we’re talking about parenting, children, and athletics. Do you push your kid to play sports? How much pressure is too much? Should parents draw the line on kids playing multiple sports in one season, and how do you define the line? Join us as we try to sort through this difficult challenge facing modern families.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Information on the French Louis Hiking Trail in the Adirondacks https://www.adirondackexperience.com/files/public/Inlet_New_York/French-Louie.pdf
College Sports and Athletic Scholarships https://scholarshipstats.com/
Our podcast panel is made up of author and host Marna Ashburn; wife, mother, and attorney Kelly Halligan Zimmerman; and Mike Derrick, a retired Army Officer, combat vet, and father of four.
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We’re mixing up the format today and doing a lightning round. Five perplexing but unrelated scenarios don't form a cohesive theme but we're talking about all of them today.
What do you think about applauding in church? What about reciting the creed when you're attending a church which isn't your denomination? How awful is it really to sneak in your own food at the movie theater? How about using someone else's Netflix or Amazon Prime login credentials? And finally, what should you do when you come across mountain bikers on hiking trails where they're expressly forbidden?
Join us for our insights and then add your own perspectives at our website, www.EthicsandEtiquette.com or Instagram @ethicsetiquette or our Facebook page, Ethics and Etiquette.
New episodes are released on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. The podcast team is Kelligan Halligan Zimmerman, Mike Derrick, and host Marna Ashburn. Music in this episode is "Still" by Les Hayden (used with permission.)
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking discussion about everyday dilemmas. Our goal is to offer you insights and perspectives on sticky situations that will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles.
In this episode, we talk about plagiarism as it relates to two things close to home--podcasts and a press release from William and Mary, Kelly's alma mater and Marna's as well.
Our podcast is brought to you by author Marna Ashburn; Kelly Halligan Zimmerman, a wife, mother, and attorney; and retired Army officer, combat veteran, and father of four Mike Derrick.
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Do you read reviews on the internet? Do you write them? We talk about what you should keep in mind when you’re looking at anonymous opinions in the online world.
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Every now and then we go back to basics and offer our listeners some reminders of basic courtesies. When should you remove your hat? When is it appropriate to give up your seat on public transportation? Is standing up for an introduction just a quaint old-fashioned notion? Listen and learn!
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. Our panel brings you new episodes on the first and third Wednesday of every month. You can find all of Season 1 and Season 2 episodes on our website, www.EthicsandEtiquette.com.
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Labor Day weekend is coming, and schools are back in session or gearing up to start the fall semester. Many districts have opted for remote learning, at least for the first nine weeks. This option introduces a few conflicts which we talk about today, namely, should schools impose dress codes for online learning and can parents listen in on the virtual classroom?
But first, "Camping in the Time of Covid." The absence of other recreational options has sent many Americans to the great outdoors. Mike Derrick gives us a report on his own twelve day hike in the Adirondack Mountains.
"Ethics and Etiquette" is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. It's brought to you by author Marna Ashburn; Kelly Halligan Zimmerman, a wife, mother, and attorney; and retired Army officer, combat veteran, and father of four Mike Derrick.
Our podcast music is "Tunnel Vision" (used with permission).
Visit our website, www.ethicsandetiquette.com and check out our Instagram @ethicsetiquette.
We pivot slightly from our usual scenario-driven format today. In the past, we’ve offered advice and guidance on specific situations you might encounter in your life. In this episode, we thought we’d do a wrap-up of the takeaways we’ve mentioned. You can use these principles to help you with the sticky situations you come across. They’re valuable, timeless and applicable in many ways.
Ethics and Etiquette podcast is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. New episodes are available twice monthly on the first and third Wednesdays. You can find them at our website, www.ethicsandetiquette.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by author Marna Ashburn; Kelly Halligan Zimmerman, a wife, mother, and attorney; and retired Army officer, combat veteran, and father of four Mike Derrick.
Our podcast music is "Still" by Les Hayden (used with permission).
We've all heard the old adage, "You break it. You buy it," but what about when you accidentally damage something when you're a guest in someone's home? Is it incumbent on you to repair or replace it, or should the host accept the accident as the cost of doing business? We take apart a few scenarios on this episode of "Ethics and Etiquette."
"Ethics and Etiquette" is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. It's brought to you by author Marna Ashburn; Kelly Halligan Zimmerman, a wife, mother, and attorney; and retired Army officer, combat veteran, and father of four Mike Derrick.
Our podcast music is "Still" by Les Hayden (used with permission).
Visit our website, www.ethicsandetiquette.com for more information.
What would you do if you found a bag of money on the side of the road--a cool million dollars in cash with no way to identify the owner? Would you tell the police? Should you? Our answer may surprise you.
In our Etiquette Quick Hit, we tackle the problem of too much zucchini and the protocol of sharing your bumper crop with friends and neighbors.
Ethics and Etiquette is a thought-provoking dialogue about everyday dilemmas. It's brought to you by author Marna Ashburn; Kelly Halligan Zimmerman, a wife, mother, and attorney; and retired Army officer and combat veteran Mike Derrick.
Our podcast music is "Still" by Les Hayden (used with permission).
Visit our website, www.ethicsandetiquette.com for more information.
We're back on the air after our mid-summer hiatus, and this week we talk about sports teams changing the names of their mascots if they're considered offensive or insensitive. Then a listener weighs in with an uplifting angle on at-home DNA kits. Finally, we debut a new feature called "Etiquette Quick Hit" which is a brief scenario you might encounter in modern life and how you can gracefully navigate it.
Ethics and Etiquette offers insight and perspective on sticky situations which will help you examine your choices and exercise your own ethical muscles. The presenters are Marna Ashburn (host), Kelly Halligan Zimmerman, and Mike Derrick. Our website is www.EthicsandEtiquette.com, or Instagram @ethicsetiquette. Music is "Still" by Les Hayden (used with permission).
The podcast team is taking a short summer break. We'll be back in mid-July with new episodes. In the meantime, continue to visit our website, www.EthicsandEtiquette.com, and check out our Instagram, @ethicsetiquette. Thanks, and see you in July!
Buying a home is one of life's most significant and expensive decisions. It's wise to prepare yourself for some complications before, during, and after the transaction. We look at a few tangles in this week's podcast.
Confronting scenarios that are frustrating and challenging--and there's nothing you can do about them. Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue about these dilemmas. A groom is paralyzed by an injury on the eve of his wedding; homeowners find their million-dollar river view is ruined when the next-door-neighbor expands his dock; and an accidental red wine spill at a charity gala destroys a designer dress.
We’re grateful for listener email which, along with one additional etiquette scenario, provided us with plenty to talk about in this episode. (1) Are you ethically obligated to give a DNA sample to law enforcement if a family member is being investigated for a serious crime? (2) Is it a good idea to do business with a family member? (3) Should I tell my new employer about a pending knee surgery before I start the job?
Listen in, and send us your comments, Inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com.
We're several weeks into a stay-at-home decree which has been adopted by most states. The threat of COVID-19 has ushered in unprecedented measures. Schools and all non-essential businesses have shut down. Today's unexpected disappointment, loss, and confusion also bring us an opportunity to reflect, so that's what we're doing in this session. Instead of three ethical scenarios, we're discussing the changes to our daily habits, personal relationships, economic situations, professional work, and education that we've noticed. Join us as we articulate how we see things differently now, and also tune in next week when the topic will be how we as individuals and as a society can positively restructure going forward.
The emerging field of genetic genealogy promises ground-breaking crime-solving capabilities that come at the cost of genetic privacy. We continue our discussion about what may happen when you upload the results of your at-home DNA kit to a database. Curiosity about your ancestry can take unexpected turns in a field which has outpaced society's legal and ethical understandings. Join us as we attempt to expand our informed consent on this topic.
Our response to the disruption caused by Coronavirus can shape how we cope with upheaval, disappointment, and change in the future. In this episode, we talk about staying positive and connected during challenging times. What do you do when life throws you a curve ball? We offer some options by taking a look at the gifts available to us under the circumstances: The Gifts of Time, Unity, Compassion, Connection, Perspective, and Gratitude.
The Coronavirus brings stricter social etiquette rules which boil down to “Keep Your Hands to Yourself.” Before, you might shake hands or hug and kiss to greet someone. These days, and for the near future, experts suggest you swap traditional greetings with elbow bumps, fist bumps, waves, or namaste bows. NBA players are urged not to high five fans. At Catholic Mass, churchgoers skip the traditional sign of peace handshake and forego wine from a common cup. Starbucks no longer allows customers to bring their own mugs. The threat of Coronavirus transmission is changing long-held practices, and we’re going to talk about those today.
This is the first of two episodes in which we examine the far-reaching ramifications of sharing your DNA using an at-home kit. When you send your DNA to be sequenced and interpreted, you may be confronted with results you didn't see coming. It's happened enough times that the DNA testing companies now include warnings with their terms and conditions. Informed consent and the ethical challenges of DNA databases are the subjects of this episode.
Our topic this week revolves around Shopping Carts, and all the existential questions which arise from our handling and mishandling of these innocuous devices.
If you watched the State of the Union broadcast this month, you saw Sergeant First Class Townsend Williams of Fort Bragg reunited with his wife and children on live television. Sergeant Williams wasn’t due to return from Afghanistan for several months, but they brought him home early for a reunion. This is only the most recent example of our society’s love affair with surprise reunions. A boy was recently surprised in front of his entire school when his soldier mother stepped out of a large package at a school assembly. Two military children who threw out the first pitch at the Yankees game were astonished to find that when the two catchers removed their masks, they were their parents, both active duty and returned from deployments. Heartwarming, inspiring, popular, yes. Just google “surprise reunion” and you’ll see how many views these videos get. What’s behind their popularity? Some have a problem with surprising the children. Others say there’s nothing wrong with celebrating a service member coming home safely. Tune in as we discuss the pros and cons.
Because it's such a meaningful topic with lots of real-life material, we added a second part to our episode on Inheritance. This one is chock-full of good information and advice on how to avoid the pitfalls that families face when prior arrangements aren't made.
We've all heard about sordid stories that unfold around families and money. In our discussion today, we take a look at some and suggest ways to avoid uncomfortable situations in the future.
We explain the differences in the three categories of animals you see in restaurants, stores, and airplanes these days. Are they legitimate cases, or are some people misusing the designations for selfish reasons? We talk about how society can address these misunderstandings and abuses through education.
We discuss a list of totally inexcusable breaches of cell phone etiquette. Are you guilty of any of them? Even the Pope weighs in with his own message about mobile phone discipline.
Since we started this podcast in July 2019, we've talked about weddings and workplace ethics, gossip and gift-giving, small stuff and big stuff like paths to redemption. Join us as we reflect on what we've done and what we look forward to in 2020.
The old rhyme goes, "finders keepers, losers weepers," so does that mean anything we find on the street is ours to keep? Is there a moral or legal imperative to try and locate the owner of a wallet you discovered in the airport waiting area? Or imagine this: landscapers in your yard dig up a safe filled with $50, 000 worth of cash and jewelry (true story). It's on your property--does it belong to you? Join us for our thought-provoking discussion on this episode of Ethics and Etiquette.
In this discussion, we talk about redemption (in the secular sense). What do we really believe about redemption after misdeeds? We all love a good redemption story, but what is the path to get there? How long does it take and what does it entail? How do we know when someone has walked it? We use three real-life scenarios for this tough conversation: Friends disagree on reconciling with a man after he serves a ten-year prison term for killing his wife; Retired NFL player Michael Vick's involvement in a dog fighting and gambling ring; and the controversies surrounding the charity known as the Wounded Warrior Project.
Does this mean we're regressing to the topic of ordinary gossip? Hardly. This week we return to everyday dilemmas, per the advice of some listeners who said they liked the "relatable" scenarios. Join us as we attempt to answer questions about devastating gossip and how much forthrightness you should show a friend.
It's the Thanksgiving season, so we devote an episode to--what else?--thank-you notes. In this ultra-modern electronic age, are handwritten thank-you notes a quaint relic of a bygone era? We discuss ten occasions where they're still appropriate and give you some pointers on how to write one. In the email department, a listener asks about acceptable behavior at a rock concert. Does it include standing up and dancing?
Doctors, dentists, and other service providers remind us of scheduled appointments with repeated text messages and robo-calls. Does this mean there's an epidemic of missed appointments and late cancellations?
In this show devoted to the "etiquette" side of our subject matter, a listener asks, "With etiquette in mind, how do we best have respectful, positive political discussions?" We also take on three more tricky tangles. What should you do if you don't get invited to a good friend's annual New Year's Day party when you always got an invitation in the past? Secondly, should someone tear out a hedgerow on his property if it will change the quality of the next-door-neighbor's yard? The last dilemma involves leaving your long-time hairstylist while she's on maternity leave and then wanting to stay with the substitute after she returns.
A listener asks, "How did you get to be experts?" We then talk about the ubiquitous phrase "drinking the Kool-aid." Since it refers to a sad event in American history, are we being insensitive if we use it in an off-hand way? Also, suggestions for what to do if conversations take a racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive turn.
We take on the touchy subject of gifting, re-gifting, and asking that gifts be returned (is that ever appropriate?). What happens when a homemade quilt given for a special occasion becomes the family dog bed? Or the graduation present of a car comes with the payment book attached? Join us to explore these tricky scenarios and more on this episode.
Travel is intense and exciting, but it's also aggravating at times. Crowded planes, trains, and buses can lead to uncomfortable situations. This week we take a look at ways to resolve them peacefully.
In this episode we talk about responsible dog ownership and what to do if someone in your circle isn't practicing it.
Fortune smiles on you, and because of someone else's mistake, you're on the receiving end of an unexpected windfall. Do you pocket the bonus and exit quickly, or do you point out the error?
What happens when you're asked to do something shady at work, and your job may be on the line if you don't comply?
Few life events are as emotionally charged as a wedding. Feelings can often get hurt in the complicated crossfire of family, faith, finances, and logistics. Join us as we try to smooth out some complex situations.
When you witness an illegal, immoral, or dangerous situation that has nothing to do with you, do you mind your own business or do you step in? Where do we draw the line and when should we act?
If it's petty theft, or a white lie, or a so-called "victimless crime," what's the big deal? Shouldn't we just get over it and worry about bigger stuff instead? This week, we examine some seemingly minor breaches and ask whether they should be overlooked.