Awesome Etiquette

Hosts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning answer audience questions about modern etiquette, offering advice grounded in consideration, respect, and honesty. As the great-great-grandchildren of Emily Post, cousins Dan and Lizzie look to the reasons behind traditional rules to guide their advice in a wide range of contemporary situations. Test your social acumen and join the discussion about civility and decency in today's complex world.

Kids & Family
Relationships
Self-Improvement
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Episode #248: Smile
We take your questions on gifts for a second wedding, a worried runner, tips for a solo business owner and preparing when an interviewer is younger than you. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on smiles. For sustaining members your question of the week is about sending late thank you notes during a time of mourning.
47 min
352
Episode #247: Clutch Goes Where?
We take your questions on being invited to out of state school events, a work issue that doesn’t involve you, what should a widower call his former in-laws and where to put your clutch at the table. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on three goals to improve etiquette. The sustaining members extra question of the week is about rehearsal dinners and going out for drinks after them.
45 min
353
Episode #246: Secret Party
We take your questions on forgetful relatives, showing gratitude for a recommendation, keeping a party secret and asking to buy someone’s home. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment from twitter on embarrassing situations. For sustaining members the extra question of the week is about a birthday party clipboard RSVP at school.
52 min
354
Episode #245: Baby Boom
We take your questions on hosting as a non-parent during a baby boom, group text dilemmas, tipping at the salon, and an awkward guest bathtub routine. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on bridesmaid attire and its costs from the 1927 edition of Etiquette. The sustaining members extra question of the week is about virtual baby showers.
43 min
355
Episode #244: Host and Gym
We take your questions on wind-chime awareness, is it rude to host and gym?, keeping up with the Jones’ at work, and who introduces who to whom with elders. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on housewarmings. For sustaining members your extra question of the week is about ordering issues at restaurants.
40 min
356
Episode #243: Reading Cards
We take your questions on funeral crashing, getting a boss a birthday gift, reading cards out loud and leaving a health class early. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on tricky foods. For sustaining members your question of the week is about mothers and daughters tackling the “you look like sisters!” comment.
37 min
357
Episode #242: Neighbors and Fences
We take your questions on neighbor fences and finances, awkward ex introductions, tipping with peer pressure and how to deliver thank you notes. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on tricky foods. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your extra question of the week is about a dinner party that’s really an engagement party.
51 min
358
Episode #241: Fussing With Flowers
We take your questions on passing ear buds, fussing with flowers as a host, electric bill etiquette and housewarming - do we register? Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on tricky foods H-O. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your extra question of the week is about bachelor and bachelorette party planning.
53 min
359
Episode #240: To the Eights
We take your questions on saying yes to being a plus-one, how to dress “to the eights”, door buzzer etiquette and wondering if you were thanked for a wedding gift. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on tricky foods C through H. For sustaining members your extra question of the week is about commenting on table manners for YouTube food reviewers.
43 min
360
Episode #239: Buffet Timing
We take your questions on wedding invitation wording, including info cards with gifts, when to start eating buffet style and changing shower plans because of changed wedding plans. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on tricky foods A - C. For sustaining members your extra question of the week is about RSVPs when you are the host and guest of honor.
39 min
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Episode #238: Parties for Twins
We take your questions on generous family wanting to celebrate your very private wedding, dealing with gluten free issues among friends, presents and parties for twins and a mother-in law who wants to rename her daughter in law on an invitation. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on men and women stepping out together from the 1922 edition of Etiquette. For sustaining members your extra question of the week is about diaper disasters.
50 min
362
Episode #237: Eggs with a Spoon
We take your questions on wearing hats when getting treatment, a fork or spoon with scrambled eggs, the case of the missing gift, and how long to wear black when you’re in mourning. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on our newest book! For sustaining members your extra question of the week is about diaper disasters.
52 min
363
Episode #236: How to Sign
We take your questions on online photo faux pas, addressing letters to beneficiaries, email signature etiquette, and politely deferring tender topics. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on Consideration Respect and Honesty through the eyes of Kindness Gentleness and Safety. For sustaining members your question of the week is about the proper thank you gift for a work trip.
43 min
364
Episode #235: Slacking MOH
We take your questions on a slacking MOH, reaching out to a neighbor’s landlord, following up after RSVP dates and inviting your ex to your wedding. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on six common introduction mistakes. For sustaining members your question of the week considers stopping for pedestrians not in a crosswalk.
44 min
365
Episode #234: No Shoes Off Trouble
We take your questions on eating freely at parties, major shoes off disrespect, turning a family gathering into a baby shower, and a coworker who is seeking spoons. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment from How to Behave Though a Debutante. For sustaining members your extra question of the week is about destination and second weddings gifts.
54 min
366
Episode #233: Embracing Elopements
We take your questions on embracing elopements, listing ex's in an obituary, pouncing on mispronunciation and what to do when birthdays happen close together. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on preparing kids for being houseguests. For sustaining members your extra question of the week is about handling an awkward request for money.
50 min
367
Episode #232: Thanks Coach!
Your questions on word vomit, asking a future son-in-law to call you mom, one guest defining an event, and thanking coach after each practice. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on nursing home etiquette. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members your extra question of the week is about managers who don’t cover their coughs.
49 min
368
Episode #231: The Parking Lot
We take your questions on being honest about personal issues, expectations at sip-n-see parties, parking lot etiquette and a question of carrot snatching at the grocery store. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on social media’s changing landscape. For sustaining members the question of the week is about ice cream store sampling.
57 min
369
Episode #230: Creative Place Setting
On today’s show we take your questions on fixing things in front of guests, a shocking place setting, changing others, lunchroom conversation let down, and one dress to impress. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on baby showers. For sustaining members your extra question is about guest rooms.
55 min
370
Episode #229: Phone call faux pas
On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on calling out adult children, phone call faux pas, dining out with toddlers, engagement gifts for old friends, and tipping for non-taxi car services. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment inspired by our assistant producer Bridget on week one of a new job. The Awesome Etiquette sustaining members extra question of the week is about about Airbnb for family and Friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 min
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Episode #228: Dress Details
On today’s show we take your questions on delicate dress details, an address conundrum, who gets the armrests, when your host doesn’t serve dinner, and a formal luncheon flop. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment inspired by Dan’s cold. For sustaining members your question of the week considers whether asking about schooling is rude.
54 min
372
Episode #227: Brunch Anyone?
On today’s show we take your questions on gifts that aren’t great for kids, being called out on body language at the table, thank yous for recommendations, condolence cards between family members and how to handle brunch after a wedding when no one’s hosting. Plus feedback, an etiquette salute and a postscript segment on announcing engagements. The Awesome Etiquette sustaining members extra question of the week is about elevator pitches and getting yours right.
56 min
373
Episode #226: No Girls?
On today’s show we reply to ladies being left off invitations, trouble with visitors, thank you notes as gifts, and thanking you for a generous favor. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on travel etiquette. The sustaining member extra question of the week is about interviewing via Skype.
57 min
374
Episode #225: Happy 2019!
On today’s show we take your questions on buying wine for the booze-bus, gift card quandaries, fold over cards, unexpected visitors during naps, and a question about saying thank you instead of I’m sorry. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and postscript segment on thank-you notes. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your extra question of the week is about what you do with your purse at a party.
47 min
375
Episode #224: Family Gifts
We take your questions on the family gift exchange, long lost thank-yous, texting "no" to casual parties, ring around the baggage carousel, and wearing earbuds at home. Plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on gifting. The sustaining members question of the week is about gifting obligations with neighbors.
59 min