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Awesome Etiquette

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Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 15min

Episode 565 - Not Hungry?

On today’s show, we take your questions on how to comment on a friend’s AI-generated music, a relative who asks you to get a better gift, and commenting on an Ozempic user’s eating habits. For community members, your question of the week is about some drama over wearing white to a wedding. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on the people who inspire us to use good manners. Get the Emily Post newsletter - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 6min

Episode 564 - To Defend a Friend

On today’s show, we take your questions on the phrase ‘this turns my stomach’, whether to jump in and defend a friend, and whether to bring a gift to a ‘no gifts’ party. For community members, your question of the week is about an interesting auto-response email. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a feedback postscript segment.  Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 23, 2025 • 56min

Episode 563 - Conversation Enders

Discover tips on how to gracefully end conversations at parties and the proper way to place a napkin at the table. Learn the etiquette of contributing to honeymoon funds, balancing modern communication with traditional gestures. Dive into summer entertaining stories while getting advice on skincare and gardening. Plus, explore beach etiquette and the importance of polite behavior in communal spaces, ensuring everyone enjoys the sunny season.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 50min

Episode 562 - Leadership

On today’s show, we take your questions on how to proceed when someone doesn’t pay their share of a gift, how to acknowledge a divorce, and whether you can order from a restaurant where a former employee works. For community members, your question of the week is about what to do when a receptionist is listening in on your PT medical appointments. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on leadership from our brand new Emily Post's Business Etiquette.  Join the community - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 9, 2025 • 54min

Episode 561 - Anonymous Salute

On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to tell someone about your salute for them, texting someone during a difficult time, and how to talk to someone about their body odor. For community members, your question of the week is about what to do when people keep cancelling meetings. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on entertaining etiquette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 2, 2025 • 54min

Episode 560 - To-Go on the Company Dime

On today’s show, we take your questions on 0rdering to-go items when you’re on the company dime, the etiquette of dancing, and a question about questions on age. For community members, your question of the week is about moving abroad and how to tell folks at home you’re going. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment where we read the second of a two-part look at Emily Post’s engagement and wedding from Emily Post’s Biography.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 26, 2025 • 59min

Episode 559 - Pickleball Anyone

On today’s show, we take your questions on friend requests from coworkers, when guests cancel last minute, and Pickleball court etiquette. For community members, your question of the week is about how to respond when family members send you multiple videos every day. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment where we read the first of a two-part look at Emily Post’s engagement and wedding from Emily Post’s Biography.  Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 19, 2025 • 59min

Episode 558 - Home Tour

On today’s show, we take your questions on unprofessional work attire, when a guest shows up to a fundraiser with a different agenda, and whether to offer a tour of your home. For community members, your question of the week is about how to politely opt out of social media. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment from our new business etiquette book. Join the Emily Post community - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 12, 2025 • 55min

Episode 557 - Group Text RSVP

The hosts dive into etiquette conundrums, like how to gracefully RSVP to group texts for kids' parties. They discuss the delicate art of closing a sympathy card and share table setting tips for special courses. Listeners also ponder the significance of mantillas worn during a notable funeral. The episode features a whimsical challenge and reflections on Jane Austen's etiquette rules, blending humor with insights on modern social dynamics.
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May 5, 2025 • 51min

Episode 556 - Congratulations, Graduates!

On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to host a party for a college grad, confusion over a very casual wedding, and etiquette around prescription sunglasses. For community members, your question of the week is about what to do when your mother-in-law invites extra guests to your wedding. Plus, your weekly challenge, an etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on graduation announcements. Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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