Awesome Etiquette Episode #260: Searching for Conversation
Sep 3, 2019
Lizzie and Dan tackle a variety of intriguing etiquette dilemmas. They discuss the complexities of ghosting family members and the challenges of sharing personal news at work. The hosts debate the peculiar request for funeral flowers to be returned, emphasizing the emotional weight of such actions. They also explore the nuances of phone use during dinner, advocating for meaningful conversations over distractions. Lastly, they reflect on how audience feedback shapes their approach to navigating sensitive personal and professional interactions.
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Navigating a Ghosting Mother-in-Law
- Maintain respectful and consistent invitations to the grandmother despite her cold responses.
- Consider occasional flexibility, like visiting her house with safeguards, to ease tensions and preserve relationship bonds.
Handling Pregnancy Talk at Work
- Engage in pregnancy-related conversations only with those who welcome them and avoid oversharing in mixed company.
- Balance sensitivity by reducing conversation intensity and redirecting topics when unsure about others' comfort.
Funeral Flowers Return Policy
- Do not expect funeral flowers or plants to be returned; this is very unusual etiquette.
- Follow practicality: return if easy and unoffensive, otherwise ignore such requests politely.