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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Society

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12. Okt 2026

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Wording Wedding Invitations, Behaving on Trains, Picking Strangers' Figs, and More 19.06.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle wording wedding invitations, behaving on trains, picking strangers' figs, 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:  Wedding invitation wording A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Trai...

Grabbing Fresher Milk, Escaping Unwanted Reunions, Returning Bad Sangria, and More 12.06.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about grabbing fresher milk in supermarkets, escaping unwanted reunions, returning bad sangria, 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: In a supermarket,...

Handling Chronic Complainers, Paying Bar Tabs, Choosing Garnishes, and More 05.06.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle handling chronic complainers, paying bar tabs, choosing the right garnishes, 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:  Sushi 2.0 A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Chronic complainer...

Second Helpings: Flying the Flag at Half-Staff, Being the Perfect House Sitter, Using Charity Return Address Stickers, and More 29.05.2023

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 flying the flag at half-staff on Memorial Day, being the perfect house sitter, using the free return address stickers from charities, and much more. Please fo...

Insulting People's Talent, Ignoring Polite Signs, Flying Without Headphones, and More 22.05.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about insulting people's talent, ignoring polite signs, flying without headphones, 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: How do you respond when someon...

Giving Anniversary Gifts, Enjoying Theme Parks, Sharing Hotel Rooms, and More 15.05.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle giving anniversary gifts, enjoying theme parks, sharing hotel rooms, 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:  Traditional wedding anniversary gifts A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:...

Skipping Sit-Down Dinners, Using Too Many Towels, Upgrading Friends on Flights, and More 08.05.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about skipping sit-down dinners at weddings, using too many towels, upgrading friends on flights, 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 people expec...

Eating Artichokes, Enjoying Airport Lounges, Tucking In Chairs, and More 01.05.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating artichokes, enjoying airport lounges, tucking in 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 EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE:  Artichokes A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Airport lounges QUESTIONS FROM...

Escaping Charity Solicitations, Writing Wedding Invitations, Ghosting Hair Dressers, and More 24.04.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about escaping charity solicitations, writing wedding invitations properly, ghosting hair dressers, 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: Does it matte...

Enjoying a Fika in Sweden, Staying at Bed & Breakfasts, Telling Guests What Not To Bring, and More 17.04.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle enjoying a fika in Sweden, staying at bed and breakfasts, telling guests what not to bring to your party, 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:  Fika A QUESTION OF ETIQUE...

Second Helpings: Eating Like Europeans, Signing Business Emails, Giving Repeat Gifts, and More 10.04.2023

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 like Europeans, signing business emails, giving repeat gifts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could....

Invoicing Guests for Parties, Spitting in Public, Ruining Spa Days, and More 03.04.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about invoicing guests for parties, spitting in public, ruining spa days, 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 reasons should I give my mother-in...

Sending Wedding Cards to Exes, Being Polite to Smart Speakers, Asking People for Favors, and More 27.03.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle sending wedding cards to exes, being polite to Siri and Alexa, asking people for favors, 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:  "Il Galateo" by Giovanni della Cassa A QUE...

Tossing Food at Hotels, Sharing Discount Tips, Entering Without Knocking, and More 20.03.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about tossing unopened food at hotels, sharing discount tips with friends, entering rooms without knocking, 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: Shoul...

Passing Salt and Pepper, Asking for Pickles, Running Into Acquaintances, and More 13.03.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle passing salt and pepper, asking people if they're going to eat their pickles, running into acquaintances at bars, 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:  Passing salt and...

Correcting People's Grammar, Declining Expensive Invitations, Sharing EV Charging Stations, and More 06.03.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about correcting people's grammar, declining expensive invitations, sharing electric vehicle charging stations, 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: W...

Throwing Bridal Showers, Losing Lasagna Privileges, Contacting Noisy Neighbors, and More 27.02.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle throwing bridal parties, losing lasagna privileges, contacting noisy neighbors, 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:  Bridal Showers A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Co-working...

Second Helpings: Cutting Lines, Answering Phones, Picking Berries, and More 20.02.2023

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 answering phones, cutting lines, telling restaurants it's your birthday, selling items online, responding to rude customer service, and much more. Please foll...

Taking Calls on Treadmills, Discarding Broken Freezers, Surviving Middle School, and More 13.02.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about taking phone calls on treadmills, discarding broken freezers, surviving middle school, 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: At the gym, is it co...

Eating Cake With Ice Cream, Behaving in Movie Theaters, Cutting Nails in Public, and More 06.02.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating cake with ice cream, behaving in movie theaters, cutting nails 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:  Eating cake with ice cream A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE...

Returning Dirty Handkerchiefs, Reading Office Emails Aloud, Getting Permission from References, and More 30.01.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about returning dirty handkerchiefs, reading office emails aloud, getting permission from professional references, 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...

Eating Rambutans, Using QR Code Menus, Paying For Free Theatre, and More 23.01.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating rambutans, using QR Code menus in restaurants, paying for free theatre 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:  Rambutans A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  QR code...

Sharing French Fries Fairly, Doing Dishes Incorrectly, Inviting Enemies to Parties, and More 16.01.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about sharing french fries fairly, doing dishes incorrectly, inviting enemies to parties, 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: If one person asks anot...

Eating Off Trenchers, Butting Into Conversations, Serving Instant Coffee, and More 09.01.2023

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating off of trenchers, butting into conversations, serving instant coffee to guests, 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:  Trenchers A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:  Butting...

Second Helpings: Giving Red Envelopes, Reseating in Theaters, Cancelling on Friends, and More 02.01.2023

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 giving red envelopes in China, reseating people in metaphorical theaters, cancelling on friends, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten...

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