On today’s show, we take your questions on inherited dishes you don’t love, going to a wedding when you don’t know the couple well, and being invited to coach your boyfriend on etiquette. For community members, we have a question about handling backhanded compliments. Plus, your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on Executive Manner ... Show More
Mar 30
Episode 603 - I'll Let You Go
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to follow up on a card you’ve sent without sounding like you’re fishing for thanks, how to respond when someone ends a call with ‘I’ll let you go’, and how to handle bed-sheets after staying in a friend’s holiday home. For community ... Show More
50m 44s
Mar 23
Episode 602 - Staring at Strangers
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to decide whether a gift card for a friend’s birthday should cover just them or include a guest, when politics and viewing preferences collide at the Super Bowl halftime show, and how to ride the subway without awkwardly staring at s ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 16
Episode 601 - Party No-Show
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to gracefully ask someone to reissue a check when you go by a different name than your legal one, what to do when a close friend no-shows your party and goes completely off the grid, leaving everyone worried, and how to handle it whe ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2025
Table Manners and Tudor Scandals | 94
<p>Just like us, royals are not immune to cringe-worthy moments. Caroline of Brunswick nearly flashed the crowd at her own wedding — while her groom got plastered across the church. Classy! To avoid pulling a royal faux pas, Brooke and Aricia are joined by Bonnie Tsai, founder of ... Show More
39m 8s
Jul 2025
The Business Case for Good Manners with etiquette coach William Hanson
<p>Good manners aren’t just about being polite — they’re about making other people feel seen.</p><p>William Hanson is one of the world’s leading etiquette coaches. He’s advised royalty, CEOs, and television personalities on how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and grace. ... Show More
54m 44s
Jul 2025
60. Giving you in-laws, arguments, and unwanted kisses
<p>GIRD YOUR LOINS…your in-laws have arrived. It’s hit or miss with having good in-laws and in this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss your experiences with them, from unwanted cheek kisses to sharing secrets with your whole family. Jon has no problem telling off someone…but hi ... Show More
1h 11m