Awesome Etiquette

The Emily Post Institute
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Nov 9, 2020 • 49min

Episode #322: Mentioning Social

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 mentioning social media posts when you see someone in person, responding to generic emails, sending holiday cards at the end of a tumultuous year and how to thank a very generous friend. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question of the week is about differing love languages. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and postscript where we discuss Children Are People.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 4min

Episode #321: Long Term Guest?

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 hosting etiquette for those with long-term guests, addressing letters to a couple with a name that includes a suffix, finding a happy medium with the thermostat and writing a thank you for an ambiguous gift. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members, your question of the week is about keeping up a relationship when you can’t offer up your home to entertain. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and postscript where we discuss what we aren't discussing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 26, 2020 • 1h 4min

Episode #320: On Candelabras

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 getting guests to use coasters, distracting smells from neighbors, guests who want to extend their stay, and where candelabras go on the table. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your question is about navigating a tricky wedding funding scenario. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and postscript where we discuss Holiday Cards this Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 19, 2020 • 57min

Episode #319: Slacker

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 sending messages over Slack, sending a follow up thank you note, name tag etiquette, and using girl...friend versus girlfriend. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members your question is about making plans with friends who have financial obstacles. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and postscript where we read about Emily as her son saw her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 12, 2020 • 50min

Episode #318: 1, 2, 3 Gratitude

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 fire etiquette, writing thank yous for boxes with several small gifts, junior and senior titles and asking for more information when you’re invited to a gathering during a pandemic. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members, your question is about how to hint at a ring for your engagement without hinting. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and postscript where we discuss 1,2,3 gratitude.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 5, 2020 • 59min

Episode #317: Speeding Ticket

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 throwing gifts away, getting a speeding ticket with friends, a messy mask situation and guests who offer to bring something to dinner. For Awesome Etiquette sustaining members our question of the week is about re-posting your registry when you’re already married. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and postscript where we discuss five elements of a good apology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 6min

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
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Sep 21, 2020 • 1h 3min

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
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Sep 14, 2020 • 53min

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
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Sep 7, 2020 • 58min

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

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