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Oct 2024
52m 48s

Episode 529 - Family China

THE EMILY POST INSTITUTE
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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
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