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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Second Helpings: Touching Fruit in Italy, Flossing in Public, Answering the Door in a Robe, and More
Second Helpings: Touching Fruit in Italy, Flossing in Public, Answering the Door in a Robe, and More episode artwork
Today at 8:00 AM

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 buying produce in Italy, going on a job interview, flossing in public, opening your door in a robe, 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: Buying pr...


Alerting People About Read Receipts, Picking the "Right" Side of Top Sheets, Pruning Trees to Death, and More
Alerting People About Read Receipts, Picking the "Right" Side of Top Sheets, Pruning Trees to Death, and More episode artwork
#323
10/12/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about alerting people when they have their read receipts turned on, picking the "right" side of top sheets, pruning trees to death, 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

Should I tell someone that their read receipts are turned on?For a single-sided card, which way should it be inserted into the envelope?Which side of th...


Shuffling Mahjong Tiles, Snubbing Wedding Officiants, Praising Clean Plates, and More
Shuffling Mahjong Tiles, Snubbing Wedding Officiants, Praising Clean Plates, and More episode artwork
#322
10/05/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle playing mahjong, snubbing wedding officiants, saying "good job" to diners, 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: PasseggiataA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: MahjongQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What should I do after learning I'm not invited to the reception at a wedding I'm officiating? Am I wrong to be irritated when a server says "good job" after I finish my meal?V...


Tricking Guests Into Catering, Giving Bone-Crushing Handshakes, Guessing American Mealtimes, and More
Tricking Guests Into Catering, Giving Bone-Crushing Handshakes, Guessing American Mealtimes, and More episode artwork
#321
09/28/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about tricking guests into catering, giving bone-crushing handshakes, guessing American mealtimes, 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 did I go from invited guest to unpaid catering staff in the span of three emails?What can I say to men who crush my hand when they shake it?Was it rude of my husband to send ou...


Banning Wedding Gifts, Lingering Over Menus, Clipping Toenails on Airplanes, and More
Banning Wedding Gifts, Lingering Over Menus, Clipping Toenails on Airplanes, and More episode artwork
#320
09/21/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle banning wedding gifts, lingering too long over menus, clipping toenails 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 fish knifeA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Putting "No gifts" on wedding invitationsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How long is too long to look at a menu before it's considered rude? When on a date, is it rude if they don't pay for t...


Battling in Cruise Ship Laundry Rooms, Escaping Bad Breath, Duplicating Potluck Dishes, and More
Battling in Cruise Ship Laundry Rooms, Escaping Bad Breath, Duplicating Potluck Dishes, and More episode artwork
#319
09/14/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about battling in cruise ship laundry rooms, escaping bad breath, duplicating potluck dishes, 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 OK to use two washing machines at once in a cruise ship laundry room?How do you leave a conversation when you’re the only one talking?What do you do when you find out that y...


Second Helpings: Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting Candy Bars in Diapers, Hiding Coffee Truths, and More
Second Helpings: Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting Candy Bars in Diapers, Hiding Coffee Truths, and More episode artwork
09/07/2026

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 dodging requests from mothers-in-law, playing unfortunate baby shower games, neglecting to disclose when you're serving half-caf coffee, 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 WILDERNE...


Second Helpings: Spitting Watermelon Seeds, Behaving While Bowling, Throwing Spoons on Airplanes, and More
Second Helpings: Spitting Watermelon Seeds, Behaving While Bowling, Throwing Spoons on Airplanes, and More episode artwork
08/31/2026

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 watermelon properly, behaving while bowling, throwing spoons 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: WatermelonA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: BowlingQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it r...


Using Knife Rests, Spamming Everyone You Know, Pocketing Hotel Slippers, and More
Using Knife Rests, Spamming Everyone You Know, Pocketing Hotel Slippers, and More episode artwork
#318
08/24/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using knife rests, spamming everyone you know, pocketing hotel slippers, 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: Knife restsA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: When your email account is sending spamQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How to respond to a lack of appreciation for babysitting? Is it OK to take the slippers home from a hotel? Aftermath: Asking out the dry c...


Lending Fancy Waffle Makers, Witnessing Coffee Shop Meltdowns, Demanding Raisins From Coworkers, and More
Lending Fancy Waffle Makers, Witnessing Coffee Shop Meltdowns, Demanding Raisins From Coworkers, and More episode artwork
#317
08/17/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about lending fancy waffle makers, witnessing coffee shop meltdowns, demanding raisins from 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:

When should I have asked a former friend to return the fancy waffle maker I lent her?What should you do when you witness another customer being rude to an employee?What's the etiquette for entr...


Turning Tables, Finding Lost Wallets, Boxing Up Free Desserts, and More
Turning Tables, Finding Lost Wallets, Boxing Up Free Desserts, and More episode artwork
#316
08/10/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle the lost art of "turning the table," finding lost wallets, boxing up free birthday desserts, 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: Turning the tableA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Finding lost walletsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude for someone to ask for their birthday cake "to go"? How should I handle a school bully? What does a "garden funk...


Vetoing Unpleasant Mahjong Players, Excluding Free Alcohol at Birthdays, Getting Caught Without Toilet Paper, and More
Vetoing Unpleasant Mahjong Players, Excluding Free Alcohol at Birthdays, Getting Caught Without Toilet Paper, and More episode artwork
#315
08/03/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about vetoing unpleasant mahjong players, excluding free alcohol at birthdays, getting caught without toilet paper, 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 I avoid adding an unpleasant person as the fourth player in a mahjong group?How do you get someone to stop correcting your pronunciation, especially when they're wrong?Should I invite my best...


Spinning Lazy Susans, Saying "Bless You" After Sneezes, Lying to Telemarketers, and More
Spinning Lazy Susans, Saying "Bless You" After Sneezes, Lying to Telemarketers, and More episode artwork
#314
07/27/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle spinning lazy Susans, saying "bless you" after sneezes, lying to telemarketers, 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: Lazy SusansA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Saying "bless you" after sneezingQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How can I tell a coworker that it's impolite to talk about money? Is it OK to eat buffet food while still in line, or do you have to r...


Driving Coworkers Home, Asking About Allergens, Calling Your Husband By Name, and More
Driving Coworkers Home, Asking About Allergens, Calling Your Husband By Name, and More episode artwork
#313
07/20/2026

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about driving coworkers home, asking about allergens, calling your husband by name, 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:

Was it rude for my coworker to ask me for a ride home so her teenage son could have the car for the day?How can I ask about allergens when ordering without holding up everyone i...


Second Helpings: Loitering Around Toasters, Being Embarrassed by Employees, Picking Strangers' Teeth, and More
Second Helpings: Loitering Around Toasters, Being Embarrassed by Employees, Picking Strangers' Teeth, and More episode artwork
07/13/2026

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 loitering around toasters, being embarrassed by employees, picking strangers' teeth, 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 is the etiquette r...


Second Helpings: Sequencing Cream and Jam on Scones, Glancing at Smartwatches, Scowling at Strangers, and More
Second Helpings: Sequencing Cream and Jam on Scones, Glancing at Smartwatches, Scowling at Strangers, and More episode artwork
07/06/2026

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 putting cream and jam on scones in the correct order, glancing at smartwatches, scowling at strangers, 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: Putting cream and ja...


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
06/29/2026

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...