Ethics and Etiquette

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. Send your responses 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. Music on this episode is "Still" by Les Hayden (used with permission).

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 Episode National Whistleblower Center https://www.whistleblowers.org/ https://www.whistleblowers.gov/ False Claims Act https://www.justice.gov/civil/false-claims-act Ethics 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 Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMQlj9TZQfE In His Own Words. An Interview with Tyler Schultz https://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=42 TODAY show story: https://www.today.com/parents/teens/teen-publicly-rejected-gets-kind-valentines-classmates-rcna70965 Best 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.

We reflect about the past year and discuss our hopes for 2023.

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-manners The 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-TVGQFR Should I Break Up With Amazon? https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=GNAKAZLI-8G2E29 Twists on Traditional Gift Giving https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=510EKG4K-TZNNRK9 Roundabouts https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=1CLLC3M4-PYFD2T9 Sports Teams With Insensitive Names https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=53V0AGNT-OFJ38FR Trail Magic https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=D7XSCH5G-1T6GVI Leave No Trace https://cast.rocks/hosting/18614/feeds/9P9UJ.html?ep=2NMYGC86-YLRQKT9 Links to Articles We Mentioned in this Episode How Amazon Wins: By Steamrolling Rivals and Partners By Dana Mattioli https://archive.ph/yQ2Mh Amazon Seeks to Reinvent Health Care With Purchase of One Medical https://www.extremetech.com/internet/338166-amazon-seeks-to-reinvent-health-care-with-purchase-of-one-medical Support Independent Book Shops by ordering at www.Bookshop.org Stream Indie Films, Classics, and Top Documentaries for Free www.Kanopy.com Research for Unclaimed Money www.Unclaimed.org Kentucky Drivers Attempt a New Roundabout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDaQZUzJCNM Roundabout Accident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHk_A-ZVaCw European Vacation Roundabout Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgX6qlJEMc Homer Simpson Encounters a Roundabout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5T0Dg8_OmA 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 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 Employees https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/judiciary-policies/code-conduct/code-conduct-judicial-employees American Bar Association Professional Code of Conduct https://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 Conduct https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_code_of_judicial_conduct/ "A Running List of Theories About the Supreme Court Leaker," NYMag 5-8-2022 https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/05/who-leaked-the-supreme-court-draft-overturning-roe-v-wade.html 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.

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.

NOTE: 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. We're republishing the episode on "Things You Should Always Say," and 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.

In our last podcast, 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.

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. 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. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram-- @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. Keep the conversation going. Email your comments to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram-- @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. 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. Keep the conversation going. Email your comments to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram-- @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. 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. Keep the conversation going. Email your comments to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram-- @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. 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. Keep the conversation going. Email your comments to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram-- @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. Keep the conversation going. Email your comments to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram-- @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

The Ethics and Etiquette Podcast Team marks the important day of September 11 with a message for their listeners. Email us your thoughts, inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram-- @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. 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. Keep the conversation going by emailing your thoughts to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. Keep the conversation going by emailing your thoughts to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. Keep the conversation going by emailing your thoughts to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. 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. Keep the conversation going by emailing your thoughts to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Leave a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com. Instagram @ethicsetiquette. Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. Keep the conversation going by emailing your thoughts to inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com; a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com; Instagram @ethicsetiquette; Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette.

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. Keep the conversation going by sending your thoughts in an email, inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com; a voicemail at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com; Instagram @ethicsetiquette; Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette. 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. Keep the conversation going by leaving a voicemail or email at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com; Instagram @ethicsetiquette; Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette. 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. Keep the conversation going by leaving a voicemail or email at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com; Instagram @ethicsetiquette; Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette. 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). Visit our website, www.ethicsandetiquette.com for more information. Instagram @ethicsetiquette

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. Keep the conversation going by leaving a voicemail or email at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com; Instagram @ethicsetiquette; Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette. 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. New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Keep the conversation going by leaving a voicemail or email at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com; Instagram @ethicsetiquette; Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette. Music on the podcast is “Still” by Les Hayden. Used with permission.

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. New episodes are posted the first and third Wednesday of every month. Keep the conversation going by leaving a voicemail or email at our website www.EthicsandEtiquette.com; Instagram @ethicsetiquette; Facebook--Ethics and Etiquette. Music on the podcast is “Still” by Les Hayden. Used with permission.

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. Ethics and Etiquette releases new episodes on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. They're available at our website or wherever you download podcasts. Visit our website, www.ethicsandetiquette.com and check out our Instagram @ethicsetiquette. Send us your thoughts at inbox@ethicsandetiquette.com. Our podcast music is "Still" by Les Hayden (used with permission).