Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate how the age-old rules of civility apply to a social dilemma caused by new technology. Please send your questions or comments to digitalmanners@slate.com.
49 Available Episodes (49 Total)Average duration: 00:07:06
May 20, 2012
The Teacher Tweeting TMI: Manners for the Digital Age #55
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should you tell your sister-in-law, a middle school teacher, that her tweeting is inappropriate?
May 13, 2012
Cell Phones in Locker Rooms: Manners for the Digital Age #54
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should a gym patron ask management to enforce its cell-free locker room policy?
May 06, 2012
Saying No to Social Networking: Manners for the Digital Age #53
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Does opting out of any and all social networks make you seem "suspicious"?
Apr 29, 2012
Audio Cocooning: Manners for the Digital Age #52
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Is it rude to pop in your earbuds when catching a ride to work with someone?
Apr 22, 2012
Stolen Status Update: Manners for the Digital Age #51
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should you confront a Facebook friend who shares the links you post but doesn’t acknowledge where she found them?
Apr 15, 2012
Sext-o-Genarian: Manners for the Digital Age #50
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: What should you do when you receive unsolicited messages of a sexual nature on your cell phone?
Apr 08, 2012
Twitter Therapy: Manners for the Digital Age #49
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Is it appropriate to follow your psychiatrist on Twitter or Facebook. How about friending a family member’s shrink?
Apr 01, 2012
Say It to My Face, Not on Facebook!: Manners for the Digital Age #48
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should you confront a Facebook friend who seems to be mocking your posts with her own sarcastic status updates?
Mar 25, 2012
Working My Nerves: Manners for the Digital Age #47
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should you let a colleague borrow your earbuds even though you’re grossed out by it? Plus, other work etiquette dilemmas.
Mar 18, 2012
Seizing My Social Network: Manners for the Digital Age #46
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should employers commandeer your social network to promote their products?
May 20 | 00:07:01
The Teacher Tweeting TMI: Manners for the Digital Age #55
May 13 | 00:06:07
Cell Phones in Locker Rooms: Manners for the Digital Age #54
May 06 | 00:07:57
Saying No to Social Networking: Manners for the Digital Age #53
Apr 29 | 00:09:05
Audio Cocooning: Manners for the Digital Age #52
Apr 22 | 00:07:56
Stolen Status Update: Manners for the Digital Age #51
Apr 15 | 00:06:37
Sext-o-Genarian: Manners for the Digital Age #50
Apr 08 | 00:08:40
Twitter Therapy: Manners for the Digital Age #49
Apr 01 | 00:05:46
Say It to My Face, Not on Facebook!: Manners for the Digital Age #48
Mar 25 | 00:08:36
Working My Nerves: Manners for the Digital Age #47
Mar 18 | 00:06:39
Seizing My Social Network: Manners for the Digital Age #46
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