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Episode #316: Uninvited

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on Celebrating birthdays and christmas as a family, how to handle being univinted to a wedding, reflecting on the past, and are b list wedding guests really a thing? For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your question of the week is about whether or not to send your regrets when the invitation wasn’t sent directly to you. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and special postscript where we discuss Housewarmings and Registries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 20201h 6m

Episode #315: Ignored

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on what to do when you’re ignored trying to join a conversation, sending multiple emails to your favorite podcasts, listing preferred pronouns in business correspondence, and celebrating a 50-year-anniversary a few months late. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about inviting coworkers to your wedding. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and special postscript where Lizzie interviews Peter Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 20201h 3m

Episode #314: Curbside Pickup Courtesy

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on household helpers who don’t wear deodorant, unsolicited religious texts, how to handle a wedding announcement when you not sure if there’ll be a belated reception and wearing a mask for a curbside pickup. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question of the week is about throwing a party for someone with privacy concerns. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and special postscript where we discuss wearing white after labor day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202052 min

Episode #313: Stationery Surnames

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on differing opinions over thank-yous, what’s appropriate to ask of inexperienced hosts, a drive through baby shower, and the surnames on your stationery. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about inviting the parents of those in your bridal party. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and special postscript reading from Margaret Visser's, Rituals of Dinner, on table talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 202057 min

Episode #312: Hats at the Table

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on wanting a day to recover after having a weekend guest, coming for the wedding ceremony but not the reception, thank you notes with a twist, and wearing hats while dining in the COVID-era. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about hosting a DIGITAL wedding. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and special postscript where Cindy returns to answer a few questions Dan forgot to ask. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 20201h 6m

Episode #311: Traditions and Transitions

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on car magnets for a cause, bicycle etiquette, sending selfies to friends and serial eaters (not cereal eaters). For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about opting out of having your child in the wedding party. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and post script segment on traditions and transitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 202053 min

Episode #310: Sneak Peak

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on curse words around kiddos, putting step parents on the wedding invitations, a follow-up to last week’s lunch date dilemma, and pre-cutting your meat before the meal. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your question is about what to do with a wedding gift from a very badly behaved guest. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and post script segment where Lizzie shares a draft section of the 20th edition of Etiquette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20201h 2m

Episode #309: Who I Am

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on friends asking for baby bump photos, lunch dates who don’t offer to pay, etiquette for dropped calls and a coworker who is rude to callers. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about a wedding RSVP that comes with essay questions. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and our final postscript segment for our series on doing a personal image assessment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 20201h 17m

Episode #308: When you..., I feel....

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on condolences for colleagues, uninviting those who don’t follow COVID-19 guidelines, sending a thank you note for a thank you gift, and wanting others to respect your avoidance of bad news. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about carefully critiquing what the host serves. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on "when you..., I feel..." statements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 202053 min

Episode #307: Your Team

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on keeping a tidy lawn, disagreeing respectfully, carpool conundrums and carefully offering your support. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your bonus question is about higher etiquette in the COVID-19 era. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on conducting a self assessment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20201h 12m

Episode #306: Who Are You?

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on looking at the camera during zoom calls, baby nickname preferences, family members who take photos of your home, and being tall at the theater. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about masks at a wedding. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on self-assessment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 20201h 4m

Episode #305: Big Friendship Guests

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on sleeping in when you’re a guest, rescheduling a meet-up due to COVID-19 testing, tipping the owners of a restaurant and still wanting to host a traditional baby shower during the pandemic. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about at home cards. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript where we interview some special guests Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 20201h 5m

Episode #304: Musical Choices

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on friends who get divorced but are both invited to your wedding, asking for gifts not gift cards, differing music tastes during quarantine and a poorly attended drive through birthday party. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about the use of the phrase 'best wishes'. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript RSVP’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 20201h 2m

Episode #303: Summer BBQ

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on wanting to minimize interactions with people during the pandemic, being worried about not attending a wedding, a messy married name, and a family feud that affects a wedding. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your question of the week is about how to respond to criticism from friends about a fast-moving relationship. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript backyard bbqs during covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 20201h 3m

Episode #302: In the Garden

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on people laughing aloud at their phones, inviting someone who’s separated (but not divorced) to a wedding, sending thank yous for newborn gifts and responding to questions about your engagement ring. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about addressing unsightly objects in the neighborhood. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript where we look at Emily Post in the garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 202044 min

Episode #301: Memory Lane

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on feeding extended family for free, addressing racial slurs, invasive questions for essential workers, and addressing an email during difficult times. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about reflecting on past behaviors. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript where we take a trip down memory lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 20201h 5m

Episode #300: Not Enough

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on shared spaces in townhome communities, etiquette when entering someone’s home, inviting other people’s guests to an event on the same day, and honoring someone who has passed if you couldn’t attend the funeral service. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our bonus question is about distance dating while living with your parents. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 20201h 18m

Episode #299: Show You Care

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on video calls that go way too long, the expectations that come with a destination wedding, follow-up questions about vaccinations and addressing wedding invitations for families with younger kids. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about post-pandemic protocols. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on stress, and masks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 20201h 16m

Episode #298: For Everyone

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on a mouthy mother-in-law, post-dated wedding receptions, friends who avoid heavy subjects and being perceived as pretentious. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about invitations to an overseas wedding. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on emotional maturity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 20201h 11m

Episode #297: A Spot of Tea

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on sending checks with condolence cards, asking other parents if their children are vaccinated, giving gifts when a wedding is affected by the pandemic, and dealing with noise while working odd hours from home. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your bonus question is about being overwhelmed with baby gifts. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript from Emily’s 1922 edition of Etiquette on Afternoon Teas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 202055 min

Episode #296: Honestly

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on picking bridesmaids, using your phone in the bathroom, sending a card to someone who’s terminally ill, titles for older unmarried couples and after party invitations for guests who traveled far. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your bonus question is about keeping your wine glass rim clean at dinner. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on Honesty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 20201h 1m

Episode #295: Eating Out?

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on postponed graduations, giving meaningful retirement gifts while social distancing, unwanted but sentimental gifts and bringing guests to the baby shower, but not the wedding. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our bonus question is about using feeding tubes in public. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on how restaurants are preparing to open up again in Hong Kong and what dining out might look like in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 202057 min

Episode #294: Slacking Off

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on titles for family members when you choose not to get married, contacting your colleagues while working from home, publicly announcing you don’t have time for thank you notes, and getting RSVPs for events other than weddings. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question of the week is about opening gifts in front of your guests. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on saying no to and leaving video calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 202058 min

Episode #293: Postponed

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on catty coworkers, turning down baby showers due to tradition, changing your RSVP for a postponed wedding and donations for the deceased. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our bonus question is about talking to your partner about poor table manners. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on dressing rooms of old from Emily Post’s 1922 edition of etiquette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 202054 min

Episode #292: Daytime Diamonds

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on wearing diamonds during the day, sending wedding invitations during a pandemic, supporting your friend’s faith and a baby registry with no date for a shower. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question of the week is about responding to a overbearing neighbor. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on number one in our top ten most searched content online, the table setting guide! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 202057 min

Episode #291: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on having a name that is regularly pronounced and spelled incorrectly, the 15-item limit in the express checkout lane, intrusive breastfeeding questions and children at church. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about planning a big wedding ceremony, when you’re technically already married. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on number two in our top most viewed content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 20201h 8m

Episode #290: From our Home to Yours

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on birthday wish-lists, weddings postponed by the coronavirus, canceling plans because of anxiety and paying respects when you can’t attend a funeral. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our bonus question is about guests who expect hosts to pay for everything. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on number three in our top most searched content, forms of address for correspondence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 202059 min

Episode #289: Changing Fast

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie talk about how fast things are changing and take your questions on invasive pregnancy questions, unclear invitations, house guests who don’t want to leave and coronavirus handshake woes. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about carefully critiquing how your barista made your coffee. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on developments i social distancing etiquette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 20201h 0m

Episode #288: Take Care

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on keeping solicitors away, guests asking for food, wanting to eat alone and e-payment etiquette. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about rude reactions to lifestyle choices. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a continuation postscript on number 4 in our most searched topics, the attire guide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 20201h 4m

Episode #287: Keep'm Separated

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette! Where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on keeping work and personal life separate online, loud chewers in the workplace, workout regimens that get in the way of quality time and a friend who always feels like they’re missing out. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about Messrs. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on number four in our most searched topics, the attire guide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 20201h 0m

Episode #286: Electric Etiquette

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on extroverts making friends in their 30s, being respectful at religious ceremonies when you’re not religious, sample scripts for soon-to-be mothers trying to stay healthy and electric car etiquette. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about at home cards. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on number five in our most searched web topics: the formal place setting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 202053 min

Episode #285: Purebred

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on a coworker’s cologne conundrum, asking others to respect your parenting choices, being invited after the fact and being shamed for adopting a purebred dog. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about who’s invited to the shower versus who’s invited to the ceremony. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on one of our most searched topics: addressing wedding invitations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 20201h 6m

Episode #284: Sharing at the Pool

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette! Where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today’s show we take your questions on tipping for carryout, sharing public pool chairs, bringing toddlers to fancy restaurants and showing up late to a wedding. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about the expenses that come with being in the bridal party. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on email do's and don’t's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 20201h 6m

Episode #283: Informal Place Setting

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on wedding hosts who foot the bill, replacing a duplicate gift, an awkward thank you note situation and baby shower RSVP's. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about wedding guests with doctor titles. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript on informal place settings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 202052 min

Episode #282: You've Got Mail

On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on receiving the previous homeowner’s mail, open office distractions, keeping touch with coworkers who are let go and sending thank yous to those who weren’t invited to the wedding. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about friends who are always on their phones. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on wedding replies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 202056 min

Episode #281: On Robocalls

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on pay raise celebrations, handling robocalls, lost-gift guilt and a post wedding brunch. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about a party incident that left a stain and who should make up for the damage. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on wedding attire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 20201h 2m

Episode #280: Thank You Oops

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on escalating bad behavior, can the mother of the groom wear black, addressing adults formally and mistakes in thank you notes. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about how to handle bridesmaids with babies. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on having perspective in the world of etiquette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202050 min

Episode #279: Loud in the Library

On today’s show we take your questions on post-holiday fumbles, having difficult housemates, family members who comment on people’s bodies and being loud in the library. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about travel tipping dilemmas. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on politeness as a tool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202052 min

Episode #278: Hand-Me-Downs

On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on trash day in the neighborhood, feeling obligated to take hand-me-downs, cleaning up after adult step-kids and a wedding budget bungled. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about cranky customers and how to handle them. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on politeness as a tool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 20201h 1m

Episode #277: Considering Vegetarians

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on restless roommates, considering vegetarians, thank-yous for thank-yous, partners not included and waiting for baby. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question is about first names for ever. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on new etiquette trends coming in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 201957 min

Episode #276: The Buffet

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on unexpected extended stays, buffet etiquette, exes not being an easy topic and group gift credit. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members we talk about a very sweet mom to be who wants a baby shower and wants it her way. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on combating holiday stress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 201946 min

Episode #275: Stuck Cooking

On today’s show we take your questions on post-thanksgiving drama, tricky Christmas card last names, being stuck cooking during your party and no shoe households. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members we talk about turning down a second-kid baby shower. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on thank-you notes from Emily Post’s Etiquette, 1922 edition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 201952 min

Episode #274: Secret Santa

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on invitations for exes, less than awesome gifts from family for your wedding, moving on from roommates, a question of gifts for graduates, and titles for widows and beyond. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members we talk about office secret Santa registries. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on consideration, respect and honesty for the holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 201959 min

Episode #273: Serving Leftovers

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on sisters as bridesmaids, shared office temperatures, changing birthday plans, thanking wedding guests for attending, and serving leftovers to guests. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members we talk about wedding postponements and the gift questions that come with them. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on the spirit of gifting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 201959 min

Episode #272: Picking Up

On today’s show we take your questions on always paying for the group Uber, gifts for meeting the parents, picking up guests at the airport and travel costs for job interviews. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members we talk about personalized nursery gifts. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on Thanksgiving prep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 20191h 5m

Episode #271: On Holiday Tipping

On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on second marriage registries, tipping during the holidays, addressing baby announcements and a follow-up to our segment on family dynamics. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members we talk about planning a wedding around family members with children. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on thanksgiving prep two weeks out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 201958 min

Episode #270: Family Reunion Tee

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on forced family t-shirts, congratulations cards and where to send them, thank you notes for engagement gifts and repairing relationships with in-laws. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members we talk about flower girls not invited to the reception. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on awkward moments that we can all relate to courtesy of Buzzfeed.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 201958 min

Episode #269: Hot Enough?

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on space heaters over heating spaces, a precious doll and where she should live, being baby-showered-out and keeping friends-giving adults only. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members we talk about taking Job A but wanting Job B. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on serving utensils from the wonderful Margaret Visser and her book The Rituals of Dinner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 20191h 4m

Episode #268: Honey's Hygiene

On today’s show Lizzie and Dan take your questions on deflecting work questions, people commenting on your engagement ring, how to talk to honey about hygiene habits, and whether or not plastic counts as formal. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members we talk about exiting smaller social gatherings. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on travel abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 20191h 5m

Episode #267: Coworker Gossip

On today’s show Dan and Lizzie take your questions on workplace gossip about a disliked coworker, a wedding gift for a couple that eloped, how early is too early to begin yard work, and how to nicely say “you’ve told me this story before”. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members we talk about etiquette for wearing headphones in public. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript segment on cousins once removed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 201950 min