Awesome Etiquette

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

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

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

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

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!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

Dan Post Senning returns to Awesome Etiquette with quite the glow to his voice - is that possible? - and we hear all about baby Anisha and life as a new dad. In an effort to clean house and tackle some serious etiquette Lizzie and Dan tackle a number of your quick etiquette questions from when to begin eating to how to use commas with suffixes these are the answers that leave little room for debate - though Dan and Lizzie still manage to find exceptions. Also mentioned:- Your feedback on Margaret Visser, managing family during labor and delivery, and the trend of not texting as much- Cindy Post Senning returns to discuss the final three Developmental Stages of Childhood and what etiquette can be taught to kids during them- Plus a great salute to a couple of first daughtersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices