The Emily Post Institute

Awesome Etiquette

Kids EN ↓ 619 episodes

Hosts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning answer audience questions about modern etiquette, offering advice grounded in consideration, respect, and honesty. As the great-great-grandchildren of Emily Post, cousins Dan and Lizzie look to the reasons behind traditional rules to guide their advice in a wide range of contemporary situations. Test your social acumen and join the discussion about civility and decency in today's complex world.

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The Emily Post Institute

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Episode #19: Coming Out at Work with Etiquette Expert Steven Petrow 20.01.2015 1:03:59

When people at work assume you’re straight, how do you let them know you’re not? Etiquette expert and Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow helps Lizzie and Dan tackle this question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #18: Don’t Tell Anyone You’re a Mime 12.01.2015 1:07:05

Former mime and current etiquette expert Dan advises you on dealing with people who discover your profession and ask questions that aren’t always applicable or appropriate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #17: Bourbon, No Ice 06.01.2015 44:21

When someone invites himself to your party, is it okay to insist that he bring bourbon and ice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #16: Angry Donors, Racist Card Games, and How to Eat Bread 22.12.2014 52:23

On this year-end episode: A fundraiser asks how to approach an angry donor, some advice on how to eat bread, and telling your friends their card game is racist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #15: The Trapped Pool Cleaner 15.12.2014 38:03

The story of a pool cleaner who is metaphorically trapped by her over-sharing clientele is at the heart of this episode of Awesome Etiquette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #14: The Art of ‘Please’ 08.12.2014 33:35

Can saying “please” ever be bad? Roughly 99% of the time, no. But that one percent is on Lizzie and Dan’s mind in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #13: The Office Party and the Pre-Party Party 02.12.2014 29:49

How do you plan an office party for a co-worker when the guest would prefer that some other co-workers aren’t there? Lizzie and Dan have the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #12: An Awesome Etiquette Thanksgiving 24.11.2014 29:01

It’s an all-Thanksgiving episode of Awesome Etiquette, as Lizzie and Dan tackle a slew of anonymous questions about relatives, the meal, and the new girlfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #11: Kate Middleton’s Hands 17.11.2014 31:29

A listener wants to know if she should follow Kate Middleton’s example regarding what to do with her hands while standing still. Lizzie and Dan have the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #10: The History of Toasting 10.11.2014 28:42

Why do we toast, and why is it called “toasting?” Lizzie and Dan have the answer, and yes, it does involve actual toast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #9: Nosy Bosses, Dietary Preferences, and Bringing the Dog 03.11.2014 40:07

Lizzie and Dan help you handle nosy bosses, dietary requests, and bringing your dog with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #8: Tipping the Dog Walker 27.10.2014 36:52

Dan and Lizzie chat with Paul the dog walker, and discuss both tipping and thank-you note etiquette for dog walkers and those who employ them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #7: Quit Touching Meggan’s Purple Hair 20.10.2014 56:53

Megan has purple hair. Really, really purple hair. So purple that complete strangers want to touch it to see if it’s real or a wig. The Posts give her advice on how to deal with the personal space issues therein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #6: Football Scores and Tipping Protocol with Jess Walter 13.10.2014 42:19

Lizzie and Daniel talk about spoiling the outcome of football games for those who haven’t watched them. They also take questions from their listeners, including author and fellow Infinite Guest-er Jess Walter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #5: Tipsy Hockey Players, Unwanted Attachments, and Lauren Conrad 29.09.2014 29:24

Lizzie is wooed by a tipsy hockey player, Dan cops to an etiquette faux pas, and a salute to Lauren Conrad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #4: Yes Yes Yes 15.09.2014 30:56

Dan has an announcement (a good one, don’t worry). Also: black-tie weddings, whispering, when to start eating, passing dishes, and RAPID FIRE ETIQUETTE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #3: Roommates and Cousins and Thank-Yous 02.09.2014 28:10

What’s wrong with the kids these days? Their roommates, usually. PLUS: cousins, thank-yous, knives, forks, hands, and the rise to prominence of one Emily Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #2: Centerpieces, Louis XIV, and Celebrity Apologies 26.08.2014 26:00

Lizzie and Daniel talk about their relationship, hazardous road trips, and a very important upcoming event in Dan’s life. Later on, they discuss the origins of the word “etiquette” in the court of Louis XIV, forks, lay offs, flowers, and Jonah Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #1: The Yawning and the Pinky 25.08.2014 30:34

Is it okay to yawn at work? Are you just obeying your body’s orders, or are you disrespecting your superiors and co-workers? Until the modern workplace correctly embraces George Costanza’s under-the-desk nap zone, this question will bedevil us all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices