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Coffee Break: Miss Manners

The golf clap is deliberately quiet applause because loud noises distract players. It’s also just good etiquette.
The golf clap is deliberately quiet applause because loud noises distract players. It’s also just good etiquette. MPR News graphic

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

February 20, 2025

There is something to be said for having some manners. A proper “please” or “thank you” can go a long way. So can an “excuse me” or a “you’re welcome.”

Many songs carry a message that also showcases a level of decorum. Today, let’s highlight songs that are polite.

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are polite in some way would you like to hear?

Nil’s note ~ this fun topic was a suggestion from listener and Coffee Breaker Loran. You can suggest a topic for the 9:30 Coffee Break here. 😊


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played
Francis and the Lights- May I Have This Dance (Remix) feat. Chance The Rapper
The Smiths- Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
The Kinks- Well Respected Man
Pearl Jam- Mind Your Manners
Brenda Lee- I'm Sorry
Poe- Hello
Jimi Hendrix- Purple Haze
The Nude Party- Pardon Me, Satan