Podcasts History The Why Factor Manners

Manners

Published: Dec. 28, 2012, 7:50 p.m.

On the programme today, the strange customs and conduct that make up \u2018good manners\u2019. Where do they come from? What purpose do they serve?

And how do they change from place to place?...We\u2019ll serve up linguistics, civility, civilisation and some gender politics too.

(Image of English film actor Roger Moore opening the door of his Volvo for Isabelle McMillan in a scene from the television series 'The Saint' Credit: Getty Images)