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.
Episodes
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Oct 13, 2014 • 42min
Episode #6: Football Scores and Tipping Protocol with Jess Walter
Lizzie and Daniel talk about spoiling the outcome of football games for those who haven’t watched them. They also take questions from their listeners, including author and fellow Infinite Guest-er Jess Walter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2014 • 29min
Episode #5: Tipsy Hockey Players, Unwanted Attachments, and Lauren Conrad
Lizzie is wooed by a tipsy hockey player, Dan cops to an etiquette faux pas, and a salute to Lauren Conrad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2014 • 31min
Episode #4: Yes Yes Yes
Dan has an announcement (a good one, don’t worry). Also: black-tie weddings, whispering, when to start eating, passing dishes, and RAPID FIRE ETIQUETTE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 2, 2014 • 28min
Episode #3: Roommates and Cousins and Thank-Yous
What’s wrong with the kids these days? Their roommates, usually. PLUS: cousins, thank-yous, knives, forks, hands, and the rise to prominence of one Emily Post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2014 • 26min
Episode #2: Centerpieces, Louis XIV, and Celebrity Apologies
Lizzie and Daniel talk about their relationship, hazardous road trips, and a very important upcoming event in Dan’s life. Later on, they discuss the origins of the word “etiquette” in the court of Louis XIV, forks, lay offs, flowers, and Jonah Hill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2014 • 31min
Episode #1: The Yawning and the Pinky
The podcast explores etiquette questions on gift giving and condolences. It also delves into the phenomenon of yawning and its implications in professional situations, discussing whether it can be seen as a communicative action and a sign of disinterest. The hosts share personal anecdotes and discuss different interpretations of yawning. Additionally, they discuss the concept of an 'awesome etiquette salute' and emphasize proactive awareness and making responsible choices.
