On today’s show, we take your questions on a wedding rehearsal lunch snub, when to reply all on an email chain, and not bringing a towel to a pool play-date. For community members, your question of the week is about how to get alone time at a very social dude ranch. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment interview with Emily P ... Show More
Nov 10
Episode 583 - Forgot to Help
On today’s show, we take your questions on a Navy retirement ceremony, whether you can ask to hold a stranger’s baby, and when someone seems to forget their offer to help. For community members, your question of the week is about how an introvert can turn down invitations without ... Show More
56m 28s
Nov 3
Episode 582 - Out-of-Town Host
On today’s show, we take your questions on who pays the bill for an out-of-town guest, not opening gifts at a baby shower, and teaching kids about kosher. For community members, your question of the week is about when to reach out to someone you know through business. Plus your w ... Show More
1 h
Oct 27
Episode 581 - Gala Attire
On today’s show, we take your questions on dressing for a gala, rude behavior around Thanksgiving, and a child-free wedding. For community members, your question of the week is about telling people what you want for holiday gifts. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and ... Show More
56m 24s
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 (durin ... Show More
39m 52s
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
21m 59s
Aug 25
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
Oct 2024
More (More, More!) Obituaries
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24m 17s
Sep 18
Wedding “Rules” Are Dead, with Jaleigh Friend of The Friend Club
<p>#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 yo ... Show More
48m 25s