Sandra Bernhard Breaks Down Modern Manners in Town & Country’s “Common Courtesy”

The living comedic legend Sandra Bernhard steps into the spotlight for a brand‑new episode of Common Courtesy with Town & Country — the long‑running American magazine known for its luxe blend of culture, society, style, and timeless sophistication. It’s the oldest continually published general‑interest magazine in the U.S., and Sandra fits right into its legacy of sharp minds and sharper taste.

In the episode, Sandra does exactly what she’s always done best: delivers razor‑edged wit wrapped in unapologetic honesty. She breezes through modern‑day etiquette dilemmas with the kind of clarity only she can provide.

She laughs about learning manners over the years, admits she only likes confrontation when she knows she’ll win, and shrugs off chronic name‑droppers because “everybody knows everybody these days.” She’s equally unbothered when people call her the wrong name — whether it’s Sarah Bernhardt or Sandra/Sondra — because she’s long since decided to just go by Sandy and keep it moving.

Her takes are peak Sandra:

Unsolicited fashion advice? No thanks — unless it’s from her daughter, who’ll occasionally tell her to “wear something tighter.”
Worst‑dressed lists? She’s never been on one, and she’s proud of it.
Getting the wrong meal? She’ll only send it back if it’s wildly off (“If I ordered chicken piccata and they brought me a pork chop…”).
FaceTiming in public? “Unacceptable. Rude. No.”
Blocking people online? She’ll do it if someone picks political fights — then forget about them instantly.
Being mistaken for someone else? She just plays along. Why ruin the moment?

She even shares her post‑pandemic promise to herself: never sit in coach again. A woman of taste, through and through.

Sharp, stylish, and effortlessly cool, Sandra reminds us that courtesy isn’t about perfection — it’s about confidence, boundaries, and knowing when to let things go.

Check out Sandra Bernhard’s fabulous Town & Country cover below.