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Awesome Etiquette

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Jun 3, 2024 • 58min

Episode 508 - Microphone Moments

On today’s show, we take your questions on whether you give a gift at a wedding vow renewal, if you can ask for cash gifts for a 40th birthday, and how to handle an uncomfortable moment at a memorial. For community members, your question of the week is about when to follow up after a job application is submitted. Plus, your etiquette salute, weekly etiquette challenge, and a postscript segment on the definition of incivility from The Cost of Bad Behavior by Christine Porath and Christine Pearson.Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 27, 2024 • 1h 1min

Episode 507 - Backing Out

On today’s show, we take your questions on bowing out of a vacation you already agreed on, when a board member’s boyfriend is taking over, and whether you should feed the babysitter. For community members, your question of the week is about when an intern takes the cake–literally, takes an office cake. Plus, your etiquette salute and a postscript segment with your favorite examples of etiquette in popular film.Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 20, 2024 • 45min

Episode 506 - Change of Address

On today’s show, we take your questions on how to tip when using a restaurant gift card, how to list multiple family names on a change of address card, and how to handle a wedding shower for a very intimate wedding. For community members, your question of the week is about how to handle gifts at graduation parties. Plus, your etiquette salute, weekly etiquette challenge, and a postscript segment where we hear from Emily Post herself.Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 1min

Episode 505 - Throwing Pillows

On today’s show, we take your questions on what to do with throw pillows when visiting someone’s home, a friend who hosts parties with lots of scented candles, and Rules for visiting a newborn. For community members, your question of the week is about how many times to say thank you for a gift. Plus, your etiquette salute, weekly etiquette challenge, and a postscript segment from Dan on Emily Post on Emily Post!Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 12min

Episode 504 - Dual Showers

On today’s show, we take your questions on a sniffling airplane seatmate, strangers judging a child with a disability while dining, and friends hosting a dual wedding shower for their kids. For community members, your question of the week is about automation and AI and how it impacts our social behavior. Plus, your etiquette salute and our first 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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Apr 29, 2024 • 55min

Episode 503 - Looking Tired

On today’s show, we take your questions on a money transfer travesty, whether it’s ever OK to say, “You look tired,” and pre-written letters of recommendation. For community members, your question of the week is about what to do when someone asks if you invited them by mistake–and you didn’t! Plus, your etiquette salute and a postscript on a 'standing wedding breakfast' or reception.Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2024 • 57min

Episode 502 - Tentative Teens

On today’s show, we take your questions on tentative teens who won’t commit to plans, using cash-app on a graduation invitation, and taking photos when dining out. For community members, your question of the week is about being called by an ex’s name at a party. Plus your etiquette salute, and a postscript on etiquette on the big screen.Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 6min

Episode 501 - Total Eclipse

On today’s show, we take your questions on Easter traditions that change without warning, when to use titles and when not to as you get older, and how to handle registries you aren’t fond of. For Community Members, your question of the week is about eating food that is too hot. Plus your etiquette salute and a postscript on our favorite things about Emily Post.Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 49min

Episode 500 - Yes, 500

On today’s special 500th show, we take your questions on why we can’t correct others' etiquette, early RSVP expectations, bridal shower alerts for registry items, and to ask or not about a work issue. For Community Members, your question of the week is on: To correct or not to correct? Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript on the past, present, and future of Awesome Etiquette.Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 13min

Episode 499 - Etiquette vs. Protocol

On today’s show, we take your questions on preparing for cell phone disruptions at concerts, the idea of asking for recycled birthday gifts, whether you should tip your tax accountant, and whether seconds at the buffet are okay. For Awesome Etiquette Community Members, your question of the week is a two-for-one, with a question on when to stop using social titles and tipping practices today. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript on Protocol where Lizzie Interviews protocol expert Catherine Wilson. Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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