Not Alone

Handling Women's Most Awkward Moments with Modern Etiquette


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In today’s episode, Valeria sits down with Alison Cheperdak, an etiquette coach, author, and lawyer for a deep dive into the world of modern etiquette. Forget the stuffy image of rules about cutlery — Alison shares how etiquette is all about kindness, respect, and navigating relationships in a fast-changing world. The conversation covers everything from first-date dilemmas, setting boundaries in friendships, and handling workplace challenges to mastering the art of introductions and elevating your party & networking experiences 


Whether you're looking to polish your professional presence, improve your communication, or simply find better ways to connect with others, this episode is packed with practical tips and real-life insights. Valeria and Alison also tackle tricky situations like receiving unwanted gifts, dealing with gossip, and gracefully handling public embarrassment.


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What We Talked About:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:10 What is modern etiquette?
  • 02:21 Misconceptions about etiquette
  • 03:44 Career shift
  • 07:24 Should a woman pay for the first date?
  • 09:16 How to deal with gossips
  • 13:10 Ending friendships
  • 15:35 Unwanted gifts
  • 24:16 Etiquette in the workplace
  • 28:22 Hype yourself up
  • 30:26 It’s not about the gender
  • 35:02 Unwanted attention
  • 36:59 Dress code
  • 40:09 Rude acquaintances
  • 43:51 Backhanded compliments
  • 44:31 Feeling excluded
  • 47:20 Public humiliation
  • 48:58 Incorporate modern etiquette into self-improvement
  • 52:12 Topics to discuss
  • 54:44 Missing the moment to connect
  • 57:41 Etiquette in parties
  • 59:59 How to join a conversation
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