Were You Raised By Wolves?

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By: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema

Editors’ Notes: “I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he and cohost Leah Bonnema look into the many sticky social situations we all face. “With each of the questions that we get, from the bonkers to the ordinary, I always try to take a step back and ask, ‘What are the bigger principles here?’ I'm always looking for topics that help us make a larger point.” In each episode, Leighton, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, and Bonnema, a comic/writer, sh...

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Motoring with Manners, Sharing the Sidewalk, Charging Guests for Pizza, and More
Motoring with Manners, Sharing the Sidewalk, Charging Guests for Pizza, and More episode artwork
#312
Today at 4:00 AM

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle motoring with manners, sharing the sidewalk, charging guests for pizza, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Emily Post's "Motor Manners: The Bluebooklet of Traffic Etiquette"A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: SidewalksQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: When someone invites you over for pizza night, should you expect to chip in? Is there a polite way to express ride preferences t...


Rescinding Getaway Invitations, Staking Unwanted Yard Signs, Choosing the Right Stationery, and More
Rescinding Getaway Invitations, Staking Unwanted Yard Signs, Choosing the Right Stationery, and More episode artwork
#311
06/22/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about rescinding weekend getaway invitations, staking unwanted yard signs, choosing the right stationery, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

What should I do when someone I'm dating gives my spot on a trip away before I have time to accept?Do I have to let my hosts pay for dinner out when I'd rather treat the...


Flying the Danish Flag, Ducking Out of Weddings, Roasting in Cocktail Attire, and More
Flying the Danish Flag, Ducking Out of Weddings, Roasting in Cocktail Attire, and More episode artwork
#310
06/15/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle flying the Danish flag, ducking out of weddings without saying goodbye, roasting in cocktail attire, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: The Danish flagA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Leaving weddings without saying goodbyeQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it gauche to bring food from the restaurant next door to eat at a different restaurant with your family? A...


Ending Endless Brunches, Dealing with Double Dippers, Greeting Bus Riders, and More
Ending Endless Brunches, Dealing with Double Dippers, Greeting Bus Riders, and More episode artwork
#309
06/08/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about ending endless brunches, dealing with double dippers, greeting bus riders, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

How do you handle a fellow diner whose constant storytelling stretches a meal to three hours?As a host, how do you politely correct a guest who double dips into a communal dish?How do you respond to fellow...


Asking About Brian, Living With Homeowners Associations, Redirecting a Birthday Gift, and More
Asking About Brian, Living With Homeowners Associations, Redirecting a Birthday Gift, and More episode artwork
#308
06/01/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle asking "Where is Brian?", living with homeowners associations, redirecting a birthday gift to a different recipient, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Where is Brian?A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Homeowners AssociationsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude for someone to redirect a gift to a different recipient? Can I show up late if my friend says they're runnin...


Second Helpings: Sitting on Suitcases, Going on Ghost Tours, Being Disappointed by Mahi-Mahi, and More
Second Helpings: Sitting on Suitcases, Going on Ghost Tours, Being Disappointed by Mahi-Mahi, and More episode artwork
05/25/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle sitting on suitcases before a trip, going on ghost tours, being disappointed by mahi-mahi, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Sitting on suitcasesA QUESTION OF...


Finding Cat Hair in Food, Picking People's Brains, CCing the Wrong Person, and More
Finding Cat Hair in Food, Picking People's Brains, CCing the Wrong Person, and More episode artwork
#307
05/18/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about finding cat hair in food, picking people's brains, CCing the wrong person, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

How should I have handled a holiday guest whose home-baked cake turned out to contain cat hair?Is it rude when you ask someone to meet with you as a favor to then send a calendar sched...


Receiving Black Napkins, Squatting in Strangers' Kitchens, Slurping Smelly Foods, and More
Receiving Black Napkins, Squatting in Strangers' Kitchens, Slurping Smelly Foods, and More episode artwork
#306
05/11/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle receiving black napkins in restaurants, squatting in strangers' kitchens, slurping smelly foods on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Napkins 201A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Making phone calls on airplanesQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Should we host a difficult houseguest again or should we just decline? What do I do when I don't want to reschedule with a friend...


Outrunning Your Friends, Bragging About Possum Sweaters, Renaming Your Coworkers, and More
Outrunning Your Friends, Bragging About Possum Sweaters, Renaming Your Coworkers, and More episode artwork
#305
05/04/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about outrunning your friends, bragging about possum sweaters, renaming your coworkers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

What's the etiquette of running your own race when you've signed up with friends?What's the proper age to start calling someone "Miss" or "Mister"?How do I get my in-laws to stop talking incessantly about the...


Earning Girl Scout Badges, Washing Strawberries in Soda Fountains, Whisking Away Cake Plates, and More
Earning Girl Scout Badges, Washing Strawberries in Soda Fountains, Whisking Away Cake Plates, and More episode artwork
#304
04/27/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle earning Girl Scout badges, washing strawberries in soda fountains, whisking away cake plates, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: The "Social Butterfly" Girl Scout Badge A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Soda fountainsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude for a host not to offer seconds of cake and then whisk your plate away? Should you let houseguests u...


Outing AI Videos, Evicting Lingering Guests, Reserving Paper Towels, and More
Outing AI Videos, Evicting Lingering Guests, Reserving Paper Towels, and More episode artwork
#303
04/20/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about outing AI videos, evicting lingering guests, reserving paper towels, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

Is it rude to tell someone that a video or post they sent you is obviously AI-generated?How do you get a friend to leave your house when you're ready to be alone?Is it okay to be annoyed when th...


Decoding Different Cultures, Pursuing Dry Cleaners, Blasting Techno Music, and More
Decoding Different Cultures, Pursuing Dry Cleaners, Blasting Techno Music, and More episode artwork
#302
04/13/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle decoding different cultures, pursuing dry cleaners, blasting techno music, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: "The Culture Map" by Erin MeyerA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Food delivery servicesQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What's the best way to follow up on a date invitation now that I no longer live in the area? How do I respond to a parent who wants t...


Second Helpings: Removing Shoes on Airplanes, Exiting Weddings Early, Welcoming Guests In, and More
Second Helpings: Removing Shoes on Airplanes, Exiting Weddings Early, Welcoming Guests In, and More episode artwork
04/06/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about removing shoes on airplanes, exiting weddings early, welcoming guests in, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

What are your thoughts o...


Second Helpings: Eating Baguettes in France, Spitting Wine at Tastings, Returning Gifts to Guests, and More
Second Helpings: Eating Baguettes in France, Spitting Wine at Tastings, Returning Gifts to Guests, and More episode artwork
03/30/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle eating baguettes in France, spitting at winery tasting rooms, returning gifts to guests, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Baguettes in FranceA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Tas...


Leaking Phone Numbers, Venting About Registries, Requesting the 'Man of the House,' and More
Leaking Phone Numbers, Venting About Registries, Requesting the 'Man of the House,' and More episode artwork
#301
03/23/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about leaking phone numbers to strangers, venting about baby registries, requesting the "Man of the House," and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

What do you do when someone shares your phone number without your permission?Am I right to expect at least a coffee for helping a friend pick a wedding outfit?Can I ask some...


Very Special 300th Episode Extravaganza
Very Special 300th Episode Extravaganza episode artwork
#300
03/16/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this very special 300th episode extravaganza, Nick and Leah count down their top ten favorite etiquette questions and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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TOP 10 QUESTIONS:

What’s the best way to handle being surprised by four extra houseguests? (Episode 281)What do you do if you're asked to chaperone a children's birthday party but your own child isn't invited? (Episode 22)Sending birthday cards with fake return addresses (Epi...


Getting Married on Fridays, Putting In-Laws to Work, Singing Foreign National Anthems, and More
Getting Married on Fridays, Putting In-Laws to Work, Singing Foreign National Anthems, and More episode artwork
#299
03/09/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about getting married on Fridays, putting in-laws to work, singing foreign national anthems, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

Is it rude to get married on a Friday?Should I wear shoes when giving a piano lesson in my home?How do we get our in-laws to help out with daily chores when they visit...


Closing Letters Properly, Feeding Finicky Visitors, Blinding Fellow Drivers, and More
Closing Letters Properly, Feeding Finicky Visitors, Blinding Fellow Drivers, and More episode artwork
#298
03/02/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle closing letters and cards properly, feeding finicky out-of-town visitors, blinding fellow drivers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Signing letters and cardsA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Cruise shipsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What do you do about out of town guests with very narrow food preferences? Should I tell my sister that the gift card she just gave me isn't usa...


Dropping State Names, Double-Thanking for Gifts, Arriving at Funerals Early, and More
Dropping State Names, Double-Thanking for Gifts, Arriving at Funerals Early, and More episode artwork
#297
02/23/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about dropping state names, double-thanking for gifts, arriving early for funerals, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

When is a city sufficiently well known not to need the state name with it?Is it bad form to text a photo of yourself enjoying a gift after you've already sent a thank-you note?Is it true tha...


Second Helpings: Faking Wedding Start Times, Asking for Gifts Back, Clipping Nails in Church, and More
Second Helpings: Faking Wedding Start Times, Asking for Gifts Back, Clipping Nails in Church, and More episode artwork
02/16/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about faking wedding start times, asking for gifts back, clipping nails in church, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

Is it r...


Herding Sheep in Iceland, Watching Hockey Respectfully, Hailing Cabs in Winter, and More
Herding Sheep in Iceland, Watching Hockey Respectfully, Hailing Cabs in Winter, and More episode artwork
#296
02/09/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle herding sheep in Iceland, watching hockey games respectfully, hailing cabs in winter, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Réttir (Annual Icelandic Sheep Roundup)A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Watching hockeyQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How do you navigate houseguests when working from home? Do I have to catch up with a parent I knew decades ago from my child's...


Waiting on Forgotten Gifts, Noticing New Wigs, Gossiping About Monarchs, and More
Waiting on Forgotten Gifts, Noticing New Wigs, Gossiping About Monarchs, and More episode artwork
#295
02/02/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about handling forgotten Secret Santa gifts, noticing a coworker's new wig, gossiping about monarchs, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

What should you do about a Secret Santa who never gave you a gift?Should you acknowledge a coworker's new wig?Whose responsibility is it to translate a customer email into English...


Jumping Over Babies, Asking Callers to Announce Themselves, Giving Plants Without Pots, and More
Jumping Over Babies, Asking Callers to Announce Themselves, Giving Plants Without Pots, and More episode artwork
#294
01/26/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle El Colacho, asking callers to announce themselves, giving plants without pots, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: El Colacho (Baby-Jumping Festival)A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Using new call screening technologyQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How do we avoid inviting our friend's new girlfriend to our private yoga group? When gifting houseplants, should they be given with their pots?VEN...


Dressing for Vague Galas, Pushing In Dining Chairs, Taking Cookies Prematurely, and More
Dressing for Vague Galas, Pushing In Dining Chairs, Taking Cookies Prematurely, and More episode artwork
#293
01/19/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about dressing for galas when the invitation is vague, pushing in chairs after dining, taking cookies prematurely from buffets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

What should one wear to a bank gala with a vague “Disco Jungle” theme?What is the etiquette around asking multiple questions in a single text message?Should a...


Apologizing in Mongolia, Speaking for Other People, Lying to Waiters, and More
Apologizing in Mongolia, Speaking for Other People, Lying to Waiters, and More episode artwork
#292
01/12/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle apologizing in Mongolia, speaking for other people, lying to waiters, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Apologizing in MongoliaA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Email etiquette basicsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to tell an old colleague I said "Hi" when I did not? What is the expectation of buying gifts for people back home when you're traveli...


Enduring Dishes You Dislike, Managing Ungrateful Gift Recipients, Acknowledging Victories Without Praise, and More
Enduring Dishes You Dislike, Managing Ungrateful Gift Recipients, Acknowledging Victories Without Praise, and More episode artwork
#291
01/05/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about enduring holiday dishes you dislike, managing ungrateful gift recipients, acknowledging victories without praise, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

What should you do if your mother-in-law keeps making you a special Thanksgiving dish you do not like?How should you handle a father-in-law who seems ungrateful for a gift?What is a polite w...


Second Helpings: Ordering Espresso in Italy, Asking for a Raise, Deflecting Rude Questions, and More
Second Helpings: Ordering Espresso in Italy, Asking for a Raise, Deflecting Rude Questions, and More episode artwork
12/29/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle ordering espresso in Italy, asking for a raise politely, deflecting rude questions, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: "Dinner for One" and Ordering espresso in...


Second Helpings: Watching Kalle Anka, Receiving Compliments, Bringing Empty Containers to Restaurants, and More
Second Helpings: Watching Kalle Anka, Receiving Compliments, Bringing Empty Containers to Restaurants, and More episode artwork
12/22/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle watching Kalle Anka in Sweden, receiving compliments, bringing your own empty food containers to restaurants, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Kalle AnkaA QUESTION OF ET...


Setting Dessert Cutlery Correctly, Attending New Year’s Eve Parties, Deflecting Donation Requests, and More
Setting Dessert Cutlery Correctly, Attending New Year’s Eve Parties, Deflecting Donation Requests, and More episode artwork
#290
12/15/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle setting dessert cutlery correctly, attending New Year's Eve parties, deflecting donation requests, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Setting dessert cutleryA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: New Year's Eve PartiesQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How do you adhere to the budget limit in a gift exchange? What is the etiquette when you see people soliciting donations on the stree...


Curbing Phones at Dinner, Inviting Near-Strangers to Baby Showers, "Participating" in Hot Air Balloon Trips, and More
Curbing Phones at Dinner, Inviting Near-Strangers to Baby Showers, "Participating" in Hot Air Balloon Trips, and More episode artwork
#289
12/08/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about curbing phones at dinner, inviting near-strangers to baby showers, "participating" in hot air ballon trips, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

How should I deal with dinner guests who use their phone at the table?What should I do about my brother who doesn't get holiday gifts for my in-laws?If your...


Pluralizing Names on Cards, Tipping Mariachi Bands, Wrapping Other People's Gifts, and More
Pluralizing Names on Cards, Tipping Mariachi Bands, Wrapping Other People's Gifts, and More episode artwork
#288
12/01/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle pluralizing names on holiday cards, tipping Mariachi bands, wrapping other people's gifts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Pluralizing names on holiday cardsA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Mariachi bandsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it OK to send people unwrapped gifts and ask them to wrap them for you? Is it rude for my hair salon clients to arrive bef...


Offering Unsolicited Botox, Photographing Hospital Patients, Using Pre-Divorce Stationery, and More
Offering Unsolicited Botox, Photographing Hospital Patients, Using Pre-Divorce Stationery, and More episode artwork
#287
11/24/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about offering unsolicited botox, photographing hospital patients, using pre-divorce stationery, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

Is it rude to offer unsolicited Botox services to friends?Should we ask our hosts what time a baptism luncheon ends?Why is someone taking photos of my husband in hospital?My name changed after my divo...


Adding "Carriages" to Invitations, Making Animal Sounds at Dinner, Alleging Underbaked Brownies, and More
Adding "Carriages" to Invitations, Making Animal Sounds at Dinner, Alleging Underbaked Brownies, and More episode artwork
#286
11/17/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle adding "carriages" to invitations, making animal sounds at dinner, alleging underbaked brownies, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: "Carriages" on invitationsA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Handling etiquette grey areasQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What should we do about a person making animal noises at dinner? What to do about a woman who alleges your brownies were underbaked?V...


Selling Soap to Wedding Guests, Eating Wine Corks, Tipping Hospital Valets, and More
Selling Soap to Wedding Guests, Eating Wine Corks, Tipping Hospital Valets, and More episode artwork
#285
11/10/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about selling soap to wedding guests, eating wine corks, tipping hospital valets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

Is it tacky to sell soap at your wedding?What is the etiquette for eating your wine cork?When should you give flowers to a cast member at a Broadway show? Should you tip...


Spotting Americans Abroad, Declining to Go Horseback Riding, Singing on Airplanes, and More
Spotting Americans Abroad, Declining to Go Horseback Riding, Singing on Airplanes, and More episode artwork
#284
11/03/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle spotting Americans abroad, declining to go horseback riding, singing on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: The American LeanA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Turning around with subtletyQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to assume someone's pregnant because of their halloween costume? How do we decline to take people horseback riding? VENT OR REPENT: Rude at the air...


Decoding "Mountain Formal," Pacifying Picky Houseguests, Sharing Sushi Platters, and More
Decoding "Mountain Formal," Pacifying Picky Houseguests, Sharing Sushi Platters, and More episode artwork
#283
10/27/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about decoding what "Mountain Formal" means on a wedding invitation, pacifying picky houseguests, sharing sushi platters, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

Will wedding guests be confused by a “Mountain Formal” dress code?What should you do if someone wishes you a happy birthday on the wrong day?How does one respond to house...


Second Helpings: Enjoying a Fika in Sweden, Staying at Bed & Breakfasts, Telling Guests What Not To Bring, and More
Second Helpings: Enjoying a Fika in Sweden, Staying at Bed & Breakfasts, Telling Guests What Not To Bring, and More episode artwork
10/20/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle enjoying a fika in Sweden, staying at bed and breakfasts, telling guests what not to bring to your party, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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EPISODE CONTENTS

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Second Helpings: Picking the Correct Utensil for Mac and Cheese, Spelling Like an Australian, Lingering Past Closing Time, and More
Second Helpings: Picking the Correct Utensil for Mac and Cheese, Spelling Like an Australian, Lingering Past Closing Time, and More episode artwork
10/13/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about picking the correct utensil for mac and cheese, spelling like an Australian, lingering in stores after they're closed, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)

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QUESTIONS FROM T...


Wiping Fingers With a Yubifuki, Dining at Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Calling Strangers “Pal,” and More
Wiping Fingers With a Yubifuki, Dining at Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Calling Strangers “Pal,” and More episode artwork
#282
10/06/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using a yubifuki in sushi restaurants, dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, calling strangers "pal," and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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EPISODE CONTENTS

AMUSE-BOUCHE: Yubifuki (指拭き)A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Michelin-starred DiningQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it OK to call strangers “bud” or “pal”? Is there an age at which you’re too old to have personal items monogrammed?VENT OR REPENT: Heel scraping...


Hosting Surprise Houseguests, Correcting Misspelled Signs, Sending Late Sympathy Cards, and More
Hosting Surprise Houseguests, Correcting Misspelled Signs, Sending Late Sympathy Cards, and More episode artwork
#281
09/29/2025

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about hosting surprise houseguests, correcting misspelled signs, sending late sympathy cards, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

What’s the best way to handle being surprised by four extra houseguests?When is it appropriate to tell a business that some of their signage is misspelled?Is it appropriate to send a sympathy...