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Sep 2024
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Episode 523 - Feeling Left Out

THE EMILY POST INSTITUTE
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On today’s show, we take your questions on navigating COVID in the present day, when a friend feels left out of a wedding party, and kids attending funerals. For community members, your question of the week is about changes in tipping practices. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment where we introduce our latest featured trai ... Show More
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