Episode 86

Is Australian Wine In Trouble?

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From iPads at the table to saying thank you to the kitchen, this conversation explores the changing role of manners, parenting, and human connection in modern dining.

What begins with a discussion about allergies and the responsibility restaurants carry when serving guests safely quickly turns into a broader debate around restaurant etiquette, children dining out, and whether simple social skills are slowly being lost.

The episode explores the value of teaching children to order their own food, speak to service staff, use basic table manners, and understand that restaurants are shared spaces built around respect.

It’s not about fine dining, strict rules, or expecting children to sit silently for hours.

It’s about confidence, consideration, and learning how to interact with the people around us.

A funny, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation about hospitality, parenting, and why a simple “thank you” might matter more than we think.