Please and Thank You's

Somewhere between the first date and settling into a routine, “please” and “thank you” tend to fall off. This week, Marko and Steve dig into the quiet shift from intentional politeness to comfortable carelessness—and whether that shift is harmless… or actually harmful.

They unpack why basic manners aren’t just surface-level niceties, but signals of respect, appreciation, and effort. From early dating, where kindness can sometimes feel performative, to long-term relationships where familiarity can breed complacency, the guys explore how politeness evolves—and what it says about your connection.

To wrap things up, the guys  tackle the week's Listener Sh!tuation, offering their thoughts and guidance on a real life dilemma from the audience.

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Articles:

1. National Library of Medicine | Putting the "You" in "Thank You": Examining Other-Praising Behavior as the Active Relational Ingredient in Expressed Gratitude