

Awesome Etiquette
The Emily Post Institute
Hosts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning answer audience questions about modern etiquette with advice based on consideration, respect, and honesty. Like their great-great-grandmother, Emily Post, Lizzie and Dan look for the reasons behinds the traditional rules to guide their search for the correct behavior in all kinds of contemporary situations. Test your social acumen and join the discussion about civility and decency in today's complex world.
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Apr 24, 2017 • 1h 2min
Episode #137: Fore!
Fore! Dan and Lizzie get ready to hit the links in this week's postscript, but first they take on your etiquette questions regarding doodling at work, the annual "wearing white" to weddings question, how to greet clients in groups, and how do you know when a dinner party is done? All that plus your feedback including a follow up from Jimmy on the coughing storm at work, etiquette salute and a golf etiquette postscript inspired by the book: The Unwritten Rules of Golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2017 • 59min
Episode #136: Your Stationery Wardrobe
Dan and Lizzie take on your etiquette questions on Caller ID call-outs, re-allocating the kindness of strangers, when your cat is cheating on you, and how to sop up all the amazingly tasty sauce at a formal dinner. All that plus your feedback on iced-tea spoons and shoes off policies, your etiquette salute for the week and a postscript segment on stationery that goes all-out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2017 • 49min
Episode #135: Missing the Party
Dan and Lizzie take on your etiquette questions on the device excuse for missing a party, cc email etiquette, just who is included in an invitation to the whole family, and how long is too long for sending condolences. All that plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a surprise postscript pop-quiz for Dan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2017 • 1h
Episode #134: Dear Katherine, I would love to attend your tea...
Lizzie and Dan take your etiquette questions on awkward gift give-backs, how to RSVP when a written reply is requested, whether or not you can charge for your dinner party, and a couple who might be putting practicality above consideration when it comes to shower gifts. All that plus your feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment from Laura Claridge’s biography on Emily Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2017 • 60min
Episode #133: Salon Sanctuary
Lizzie and Dan take on your etiquette questions on whether or not to post guest lists publicaly, how to ascertain if you’re being asked on a date or to go out as friends, asking for silence at the salon and a great question about greeting guests in your home. All that plus your feedback, etiquette salute and a post script segment on international courtesies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2017 • 1h
Episode #132: May I offer you an arm?
Dan and Lizzie get a question that's a blast from the past about what side of a lady a gentleman should walk on - take note swords are involved!
Also mentioned:
- The infamous Iced Tea Spoon - where do you put it when driniking your iced tea?
- Bowing out of the meal portion of a weekly group while still attending the event
- What to do when a guest takes and posts too many pictures of your home online.
- Stellar feedback from our friend Werner in Germany on German wedding customs that actually connect to some helpful feedback from another listener.
- A postscript segemnt on the art of the handshake and a salute on behalf of all those snowed in last week!
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Mar 13, 2017 • 51min
Episode #131: Here a cough, there a cough
Dan and Lizzie tackle your questions on coughing fits (appropriately so, as Lizzie has been down and out with a cold) and how to handle them in the office...when everyone is coughing...a lot...and it's gross, but you feel badly, but it's still gross...Cough drop, anyone?
Also Mentioned:
- whether or not to go in on a group family gift
- changing accountants when friendships are involved
- how to thank seasonal staff you work with
- plus your feedback, etiquette slaute and a post script segment on tipping pools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2017 • 55min
Episode #130: Pay it forward
On today’s show Lizzie and Dan address how to properly thank a stranger who has gone out of their way to help you out.
Also covered:
- Your etiquette questions on sending cards to your S.O’s family.
- Thoughts on a social media thank-you for donations and support at the time of someone's passing.
- Maintaining the rhythm of entertaining when lives are changing.
- Navigating the sometimes tricky territory of families relationships with ex's.
- Plus your feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on the basics for planning a wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2017 • 1h 2min
Episode #129: Save the date details
On today’s show Dan and Lizzie dive into save the date cards and what location to list when the ceremony, reception, and lodging are all in different towns.Also covered:- multiple thank you notes - somehow we find more to talk about on this subject.- Following up on past due invoices.- BYO-Slippers.- How to appropriately use a Honeymoon Fund website.- Plus your feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on the history of classic manners like saying "Bless you" and toasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2017 • 58min
Episode #128: Do you want to be my friend?
In this episode of Awesome Etiquette, we take a look at various situations when toasting is in order, who gets to make the toast, and how many times can you toast on the same round.
Also mentioned:
- Whether or not it’s polite to be the social media grammar police
- How to test the waters with friendships that start as business relationships
- How to be considerate when letting a friend know sales parties aren't your thing.
- Plus your feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment for job seekers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices