Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema

Were You Raised By Wolves?

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Editors’ Notes: “I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he and cohost Leah Bonnema look into the many sticky social situations we all face. “With each of the questions that we get, from the bonkers to the ordinary, I always try to take a step back and ask, ‘What are the bigger principles here?’ I'm always looking for topics that help us make a larger point.” In each episode, Leighton, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, and Bonnema, a comic/writer, share pr...

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Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema

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12. Okt 2026

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Watching Kalle Anka, Receiving Compliments, Bringing Empty Containers to Restaurants, and More 11.12.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle watching Kalle Anka in Sweden, receiving compliments, bringing your own empty food containers to restaurants, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Kalle Anka A QUESTION...

Licking Yogurt Lids, Calling Stores for Help, Running Out of Dining Chairs, and More 04.12.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about licking yogurt lids in public, calling stores for help, running out of dining chairs, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it ever appropriat...

Sending Holiday Cards, Finding Bear Skulls, Dropping Umbrellas, and More 27.11.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle sending holiday cards, finding bear skulls, dropping umbrellas, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Iced Tea A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Holiday Cards QUESTIONS FROM THE...

Holding Subway Doors, Sending Preprinted Cards, Using Recycled Vases, and More 20.11.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about holding open subway doors, sending preprinted thank you cards, bringing your own vases to flower shops, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Wha...

Second Helpings: Obeying Little Signs, Coordinating Pot Lucks, Buying Concert Tickets, and More 13.11.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle obeying little signs, coordinating pot luck dinners, buying concert tickets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if w...

Eating Raw Oysters, Behaving at Concerts, Tipping With Lottery Tickets, and More 06.11.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating raw oysters, behaving at concerts, tipping with lottery tickets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Raw oysters A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Concerts QUESTIONS FR...

Requiring Marriage Certificates, Reimbursing Acquaintances, Taking New York Taxis, and More 30.10.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about requiring marriage certificates, reimbursing acquaintances, taking taxis in New York, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What should I say to...

Using the Correct Fork, Passing on Invitations, Traveling With Dogs, and More 23.10.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using the correct fork, passing on invitations, traveling with dogs, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Using the correct fork A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Scams QUESTIO...

Breaking Apart Bananas in Supermarkets, Sending Wedding Invitations Via Text, Bailing on Dinners in Paris, and More 16.10.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about breaking apart bananas in supermarkets, sending wedding invitations via text, bailing on dinners in Paris, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:...

Second Helpings: Eating Croissants, Pretending Not to Notice, Missing Plumbers, and More 09.10.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle eating croissants, pretending not to notice, missing plumbers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have...

Very Special 200th Episode Extravaganza 02.10.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this very special 200th episode extravaganza, Nick and Leah revisit their favorite moments from the past hundred episodes and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Ice Cream Sodas A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Bo...

Keeping Hot Sauce for Guests, Decanting White Wines, Hanging Coats on Airplanes, and More 25.09.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about keeping hot sauce for guests, decanting white wines, hanging coats on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Do I have to keep hot sauc...

Buttering Bread Properly, Going on First Dates, Ringing Bells for Service, and More 18.09.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle buttering bread properly, going on first dates, ringing bells for service, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Bread and Butter A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  First Dates Q...

Replacing Lost Gloves, Arriving at Parties Too Early, Commandeering Other People’s Dates, and More 11.09.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about replacing lost gloves, arriving at parties too early, commandeering other people's dates, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What do I do abou...

Second Helpings: Celebrating Bidet Day, Living in Dorm Rooms, Withholding Pony Rides, and More 04.09.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle using bidets properly, living with others in dorm rooms, withholding pony rides from guests, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten tha...

Dining Late in Spain, Taking Care of Pets, Using Toilet Bowl Brushes, and More 28.08.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle dining late in Spain, taking care of pets, using toilet bowl brushes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Dinner Time in Spain A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Pet Sitting QU...

Throwing Surprise Parties, Using Revolving Doors, Responding to Rude Texts, and More 21.08.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about throwing surprise parties, using revolving doors, responding to rude texts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to throw a surprise...

Crashing White House Weddings, Stealing Flowers From Neighbors, Charging Phones In Public, and More 14.08.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle crashing White House weddings, stealing flowers from neighbors, charging phones in public, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Judith Martin and the Nixon Administrati...

Saving Café Seats, Overstuffing Shared Fridges, Rescheduling Marathons, and More 07.08.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about saving café seats, overstuffing shared fridges, rescheduling marathons, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it OK to save a seat in a café b...

Eating Green Beans, Handling Group Texts, Fibbing on Busses, and More 31.07.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating green beans, handling group texts, fibbing on busses, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Green Beans A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Group Texts QUESTIONS FROM THE W...

Demanding Birthday Cake, Putting Time Limits on Meals, Getting Nosy at the Pharmacy, and More 24.07.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about demanding birthday cake, putting time limits on meals, getting nosy at the pharmacy, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to ask for...

Suspending Coffee, Being A Good Customer, Eating on Camera, and More 17.07.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle suspending coffee in Naples, being a good customer, eating on camera, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Caffè sospeso (suspended coffee) A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Be...

Second Helpings: Going Camping, Being Uninvited to Weddings, Giving Gift Cards, and More 10.07.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle going camping, being uninvited to weddings, giving gift cards, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have...

Second Helpings: Gaslighting Bosses, Addressing Postcards, Trashing Swag, and More 03.07.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about showing up for parties that aren't happening, addressing postcards to households, trashing promotional swag, and much more. Please follow...

Sharing Casino Winnings, Taking Photos at Landmarks, Honking at Friends, and More 26.06.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about sharing casino winnings, taking photos at landmarks, honking at friends, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit  ask.wyrbw.com QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Are there any etiquette rules for...

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