# Hot Takes with the Murphman - Ep 46 A Guide to Business Etiquette Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mbr-talk-rewinds-6722124/hot-takes-with-the-murphman-ep-46-a-guide-to-business-etiquette Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mbr-talk-rewinds-6722124/hot-takes-with-the-murphman-ep-46-a-guide-to-business-etiquette.md Podcast: [MBR Talk Rewinds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mbr-talk-rewinds-6722124) Published: 2026-07-25T19:34:42+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mbrtalk/episodes/Hot-Takes-with-the-Murphman---Ep-46-A-Guide-to-Business-Etiquette-e3mhssd Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/7dddd4ac/podcast/play/123318605/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-25%2F428612694-44100-2-ad9273b8d9937.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mbr-talk-rewinds-6722124/episodes/hot-takes-with-the-murphman-ep-46-a-guide-to-business-etiquette Duration seconds: 7139 ## Resource Are your skills getting you the job, but your office habits are holding you back? In Episode 46, we’re igniting the fuse on the fundamental, unwritten rules of office life that separate the true professionals from the amateurs. True professionalism isn't about the suit you wear or your formal job title—it’s about situational awareness and respect. In this episode, we’re laying down the coals to define the office norms that no one ever explicitly teaches you, but everyone expects you to know. In this episode, we cover: The Burning Question: What exactly is a "Workplace Norm," and why does it define your culture? The Heat Map: Actionable steps to make an immediate impact, from meeting etiquette to respecting shared spaces. Where You’ll Get Burned: The most common pitfalls new hires make—and how to avoid them before they cost you your reputation. The Digital Inferno: Why your Slack messages and emails are just as important as your face-to-face conduct in the modern office. Heat Shields: How to use situational mirroring and tone detection tools to protect your professional standing. Stop guessing at the rules and start mastering them. Whether you’re a new hire or looking to level up your professional presence, this guide gives you the tools you need to thrive. Connect with us: Website: PureHotTakes.com Socials: @purehottakes Join the Conversation: Stream live every Saturday at 12pm EST with Military Broadcast Radio at MBRadio.us. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mbr-talk-rewinds-6722124/episodes/hot-takes-with-the-murphman-ep-46-a-guide-to-business-etiquette/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/mbr-talk-rewinds-6722124/hot-takes-with-the-murphman-ep-46-a-guide-to-business-etiquette.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.