Oct. 27, 2025

Decoding "Mountain Formal," Pacifying Picky Houseguests, Sharing Sushi Platters, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about decoding what "Mountain Formal" means on a wedding invitation, pacifying picky houseguests, sharing sushi platters, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

  • Will wedding guests be confused by a “Mountain Formal” dress code?
  • What should you do if someone wishes you a happy birthday on the wrong day?
  • How does one respond to houseguests who complain about the brand new mattress you bought specifically for their visit?
  • Is there an established etiquette for sharing sushi?
  • What’s the right thing to do when strangers join your table at a coffee shop?


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Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Leighton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leah Bonnema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer & Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Leighton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Paravonian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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TRANSCRIPT

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 283

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