On today’s show, we take your questions on eating with a retainer, return addresses for families with two last names, and birthday gifts for kids with two parties. For community members, your question of the week is about the difference between baby showers and baby sprinkles. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on when to ... Show More
Oct 6
Episode 578 - Cheeky Workplace Gossip
On today’s show, we take your questions on workplace gossip, nosy questions about a baby, and bringing food to a restaurant. For community members, your question of the week is about uninvited pets at a host’s home. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript s ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 29
Episode 577 - Tipping Before Service
On today’s show, we take your questions on an uncashed wedding gift check, tipping before you receive the service, and eating corn on the cob. For community members, your question of the week is about a separate kids' reception at a wedding. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 22
Episode 576 - Clinking Glasses
On today’s show, we take your questions on the tradition of clinking glasses during a wedding reception, when people ask you if you’ll baptize your baby, and whether you can uninvite someone from a French practice group. For community members, your question of the week is about t ... Show More
54m 11s
Jan 2025
the disastrous wedding lunch
Happpppy Friday!
Well, well, we’re back in wedding season—yikes. And we all know that no wedding is complete without some drama. A self-indulgent MIL has thrown a five thousand dollar lunch (with all of her friends), a bride and groom’s decision to have an at-home affair (during ... Show More
39m 59s
Oct 2024
Bitesize Episode 91 - Pt. 3 - British Dining Etiquette: What to Know When Hosting a Brit
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this final episode of the three-part mini-series, Charlie wraps up "How to Host a Brit for Dinner" by diving into the perfect dessert options, the importance of tea, and how to end the eveni ... Show More
23m 59s
Aug 25
Table Manners and Tudor Scandals | 94
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 Be ... Show More
39m 8s
Oct 2024
More (More, More!) Obituaries
In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus ... Show More
26m 17s
Sep 18
Wedding “Rules” Are Dead, with Jaleigh Friend of The Friend Club
#212. Forget everything you think you know about wedding planning. Jaleigh Friend, founder of The Friend Club and veteran of 1,500+ couple consultations, is here to demolish the outdated rules keeping your wedding from feeling authentic. We’re talking about which traditions you c ... Show More
48m 25s