Avoid Being Hated

Dr. Julie Kinn is a clinical and research psychologist and the co-host of the comedy show The Station Wagon Podcast.  She grew up Jewish and shares her experiences and insights with us this week as she endeavors to raise her kids in the Jewish faith as well. Take aways for this episode: 1. Check your Hebrew tattoo with someone before putting it on your body to make sure it says what you want it to. 2. Respect people's beliefs. Have conversations and listen more than you speak. 3. Don't assume American muslims and jews hate each other.  

Financial decision made while you are in a relationship can long outlast that relationship.  A little forethought, planning and communication can alleviate issues later in the relationship, and if the relationship comes to an end.  Our guest today, Sarah Li Cain is a financial story teller who joins us to chat about how to succeed financially in relationships.

TEXTING IN CAPS SHOULD BE USED SPARINGLY, LIKE FOR SARCASM AND URGENCY. Liz and Toni discuss this and other useful texting tips to help you be liked in your text threads.

Movies. Sitting in a theater for any amount of time can be fun or trying depending on the people around you.  Being part of an enthusiastic crowd can make your night, but a loud talker who can't follow the plot can ruin the experience.  Liz and Toni chat about the little things you can do to make everyone's experience better, including your own! Take Aways: Buy your tickets ahead of time and avoid the lines!  Using a site, or app like Fandango makes the process quick and painless! Be considerate of those around you.  Turn your phone off, or at least to silent and lower the brightness of your screen for crying out loud! Hang in there for the plot reveal and learn to whisper if you have to ask questions. Pick up your trash. No one wants to wade in or out through your cartons of popcorn. If you have a small bladder, pick your seat accordingly. #PodernFamily moments The One Good Thing podcast comes up while we are discussing the Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez movie "Gigli," because we wonder if there is anything

Today we tackle a current event because it needs to be talked about.  United has a history of mishandling situations, but more importantly the follow up for these situations.  When a company makes a mistake and forces their customers to pay the price, the issue compounds itself.  The initial United situation could have been handled, even poorly, without the public backlash if they had only used a little common sense in how they handled their customers. Take Aways: Not every United employee would have handled this situation, and are not to blame. Do not take your frustration out on those employees.  Write or tweet United directly. Be kind to our gate agent. Follow Wendy's on Twitter.  United, this means you too. Don't be disingenuous in your apology.  When you make a mistake fix it, own it, apologize sincerely. At the end of the day, we believe United needs to use some common sense in how they treat customers and handle the backlash of a mistake.

Parenting is difficult.  Dealing with other parents can be too. Toni and Liz discuss the different ideaologies and challenges that go along with parenting. 

Today Liz and Toni are joined by Hannah (who Toni can't believe is even old enough to drive) who shares what she's learned during her three hour daily commute.  Take Aways: 1. Don't block the intersection. Seriously people... WHY??? 2. Traffic circles, if you don't know what these are (aka you didn't learn to drive in the Northeast), watch and observe before entering one. It isn't tricky if you do what everyone else is doing.  3. Blinkers don't mean speed up so we can't get over. Also, it's good to use them when you are making a turn so you don't get rear ended.  4. SLOW DOWN. We all get there eventually. 

#PodPrank! Enjoy and have a Happy April Fool's Day!  ~ Liz and Toni

Waitresses, hostesses and guests.  Liz and Toni spend time talking about the easy ways you can avoid being hated. at a restaurant.

Toni is out sick! Ack!  Thankfully, The Toph from The Gravity Beard podcast joins Liz for an episode about being a good neighbor. Some of our favorites? Don't' be a weird room mate. Don't speed through the neighborhood streets. Don't be inconsiderate with noisy activities and animals!

Today Liz and Toni are joined by Mark Norman.  Mark runs an IT Consulting firm in Miami, Florida where he provides white glove service to high end clients. We learned lots of useful tips on things to do before calling technical support, AND information to have handy when you do make the call. Take Aways: Reboot your computer.  It really is a remedy.  There are scripts and things that run when the computer starts up that are designed to fix things. (that's the non-technical explanation....haha) If you are calling a friend for help, try Googling your issue or asking someone else in the office before you call IT. Pay attention to the problem you need solved.  The more information you have when you talk to IT, the easier it will be for them to solve your issue. Don't be that guy. Seriously.

Kelly Snyder joins Toni and Liz to discuss wardrobes, clothes and the dos and don'ts of how we dress. Kelly Snyder is the author and founder of AdoreYourWardrobe.com. Adore Your Wardrobe helps women solve the dilemma of having a closet full of clothes, but feeling like they have nothing to wear. Through principles based on math and science, Kelly teaches how women how to dress their individual bodies the best way possible. She holds in-depth course four times a year in January, March, May and August.

Ray Wood joins Liz and Toni to discuss real estate and how to avoid being hated by your realtor.  After discussing our love for all things realty we learned how to prep the house before a sale and to always knock before looking at a house you'd like to buy.  

Joined by Adam, Lord Saunders, Liz and Toni discuss the annoying things we do when recording the podcast that audio engineers have to adjust and cut out.

  Show Notes: Toni and Liz discuss their love of Florida sports and how to avoid being hated when you attend a sporting event either live or in someone's home. Take Aways: Remember to bring your manners to the stadium or arena. Avoid drinking too much, swearing too much, and SIT IN YOUR ASSIGNED SEAT. (All caps for emphasis- from Toni) The world does not end if your team loses. No one likes a sore loser, or a gloating winner. If you are watching an event at someone's house, offer to bring a snack or drinks, or both. Clean up after yourself. You might not be invited back to watch the game on the 72 inch HD television if you leave a gigantic mess. About The Liz & Toni: Liz is a diehard Miami Hurricanes fan and Toni is a diehard Florida State Seminoles fan. In spite of their college football differences they are still able to maintain a friendship except for that one day of the year when the teams play each other. Then all bets are off.  Liz and Toni are passionate about helping people be kind to one ano

The Toph from the Gravity Beard podcast joins Liz and Toni to discuss how to avoid being hated by your spouse.  What are some of the challenges that commonly face married couples throughout a marriage?  Toph give us the male perspective and how he keeps the romance alive. Take Aways: Listen. Learn to listen.  You don't always have to solve the problem, sometimes your spouse just needs to be heard. Keep the romance alive.  Bring home flowers and continue to date your spouse. Rescue.  Men, sometimes your wife needs to be rescued from kids and house life.  Rescue her. Budget.  Have budget meetings.  Money is the number one source of marital fights.  Have a budget, talk about the budget and stick to the budget. About The Toph: The Toph hosts the Gravity Beard podcast where he, and sometimes friends, talk about sports, entertainment, current news, daily life and whatever is interesting. He has been married for 9 years and has 3 kids.  He has become quick friends with Toni and Liz, so you can expect to hear more

Eric Nisall joins Liz and Toni to discuss all the ways we annoy our accountants....okay, we did try to avoid being hated while doing the interview so we didn't bring up all the things we do for our accountants.  Eric brings a voice of reason to the accounting conversation we we talked about deductions and timelines. Take Aways: Ask questions when hiring a new accountant. Interview them and find someone who specializes in your area.  Not every accountant is an expert in every area. Make sure the preparer form is attached and they are signing the tax return so they are accountable for their work. Ask how they are getting paid. Going to places with high volume and general services may mean that you miss out on more specialized deductions. The more organized your records, the less you spend.  There is a direct correlation. Pay your accountant on time. Do NOT call the day after submitting your paperwork to ask if the return is done.

Liz and Toni chat with Kim Sorgius, single mother of four.  You can find her at NotConsumed.com.

Meghan Martinez joins Liz and Toni again to discuss some of the little things that can irritate a professor.  Want a good grade? Make sure you don't tick your professor off and set yourself up for a rough semester!