Episodes
Oct. 26, 2026
Second Helpings: Hanging Wind Chimes, Questioning People's Choices, Being Overly Competitive, and More
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 answer listener questions about hanging wind chimes in your back yard, questioning people's life choices, being overly competitive about a dog costume contest, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have a questi...
Oct. 19, 2026
Second Helpings: Touching Fruit in Italy, Flossing in Public, Answering the Door in a Robe, and More
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 tackle buying produce in Italy, going on a job interview, flossing in public, opening your door in a robe, 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....
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Oct. 12, 2026
Alerting People About Read Receipts, Picking the "Right" Side of Top Sheets, Pruning Trees to Death, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about alerting people when they have their read receipts turned on, picking the "right" side of top sheets, pruning trees to death, 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 Should I tell someone that their read receipts are turned on? ...
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Oct. 5, 2026
Shuffling Mahjong Tiles, Snubbing Wedding Officiants, Praising Clean Plates, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle playing mahjong, snubbing wedding officiants, saying "good job" to diners, 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: Passeggiata A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Mahjong QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What should I do after learning I'm not invited ...
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Sept. 28, 2026
Tricking Guests Into Catering, Giving Bone-Crushing Handshakes, Guessing American Mealtimes, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about tricking guests into catering, giving bone-crushing handshakes, guessing American mealtimes, 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 did I go from invited guest to unpaid catering staff in the span of three emails? What ...
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Sept. 21, 2026
Banning Wedding Gifts, Lingering Over Menus, Clipping Toenails on Airplanes, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle banning wedding gifts, lingering too long over menus, clipping toenails 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 EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE: The fish knife A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Putting "No gifts" on wedding invitations QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: ...
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Sept. 14, 2026
Battling in Cruise Ship Laundry Rooms, Escaping Bad Breath, Duplicating Potluck Dishes, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about battling in cruise ship laundry rooms, escaping bad breath, duplicating potluck dishes, 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 use two washing machines at once in a cruise ship laundry room? How do you leave a c...
Sept. 7, 2026
Second Helpings: Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting Candy Bars in Diapers, Hiding Coffee Truths, and More
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 answer listener questions about dodging requests from mothers-in-law, playing unfortunate baby shower games, neglecting to disclose when you're serving half-caf coffee, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.) Have...
Aug. 31, 2026
Second Helpings: Spitting Watermelon Seeds, Behaving While Bowling, Throwing Spoons on Airplanes, and More
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 tackle eating watermelon properly, behaving while bowling, throwing spoons 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 EPISODE CONTE...
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Aug. 24, 2026
Using Knife Rests, Spamming Everyone You Know, Pocketing Hotel Slippers, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using knife rests, spamming everyone you know, pocketing hotel slippers, 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: Knife rests A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: When your email account is sending spam QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How to respond to ...
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Aug. 17, 2026
Lending Fancy Waffle Makers, Witnessing Coffee Shop Meltdowns, Demanding Raisins From Coworkers, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about lending fancy waffle makers, witnessing coffee shop meltdowns, demanding raisins from coworkers, 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: When should I have asked a former friend to return the fancy waffle maker I lent her? W...
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Aug. 10, 2026
Turning Tables, Finding Lost Wallets, Boxing Up Free Desserts, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle the lost art of "turning the table," finding lost wallets, boxing up free birthday desserts, 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: Turning the table A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Finding lost wallets QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude ...
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Aug. 3, 2026
Vetoing Unpleasant Mahjong Players, Excluding Free Alcohol at Birthdays, Getting Caught Without Toilet Paper, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about vetoing unpleasant mahjong players, excluding free alcohol at birthdays, getting caught without toilet paper, 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 I avoid adding an unpleasant person as the fourth player in a mahjong ...
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July 27, 2026
Spinning Lazy Susans, Saying "Bless You" After Sneezes, Lying to Telemarketers, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle spinning lazy Susans, saying "bless you" after sneezes, lying to telemarketers, 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: Lazy Susans A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Saying "bless you" after sneezing QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How can I tell a ...
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July 20, 2026
Driving Coworkers Home, Asking About Allergens, Calling Your Husband By Name, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about driving coworkers home, asking about allergens, calling your husband by name, 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: Was it rude for my coworker to ask me for a ride home so her teenage son could have the car for the day? H...
July 13, 2026
Second Helpings: Loitering Around Toasters, Being Embarrassed by Employees, Picking Strangers' Teeth, and More
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 answer listener questions about loitering around toasters, being embarrassed by employees, picking strangers' teeth, 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 v...
July 6, 2026
Second Helpings: Sequencing Cream and Jam on Scones, Glancing at Smartwatches, Scowling at Strangers, and More
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 tackle putting cream and jam on scones in the correct order, glancing at smartwatches, scowling at strangers, 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.wyr...
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June 29, 2026
Motoring with Manners, Sharing the Sidewalk, Charging Guests for Pizza, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle motoring with manners, sharing the sidewalk, charging guests for pizza, 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: Emily Post's "Motor Manners: The Bluebooklet of Traffic Etiquette" A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Sidewalks QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDER...
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June 22, 2026
Rescinding Getaway Invitations, Staking Unwanted Yard Signs, Choosing the Right Stationery, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about rescinding weekend getaway invitations, staking unwanted yard signs, choosing the right stationery, 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 do when someone I'm dating gives my spot on a trip away before I have tim...
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June 15, 2026
Flying the Danish Flag, Ducking Out of Weddings, Roasting in Cocktail Attire, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle flying the Danish flag, ducking out of weddings without saying goodbye, roasting in cocktail attire, 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: The Danish flag A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Leaving weddings without saying goodbye QUESTIONS FROM TH...
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June 8, 2026
Ending Endless Brunches, Dealing with Double Dippers, Greeting Bus Riders, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about ending endless brunches, dealing with double dippers, greeting bus riders, 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 handle a fellow diner whose constant storytelling stretches a meal to three hours? As a host, how ...
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June 1, 2026
Asking About Brian, Living With Homeowners Associations, Redirecting a Birthday Gift, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle asking "Where is Brian?", living with homeowners associations, redirecting a birthday gift to a different recipient, 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: Where is Brian? A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Homeowners Associations QUESTIONS FROM TH...
May 25, 2026
Second Helpings: Sitting on Suitcases, Going on Ghost Tours, Being Disappointed by Mahi-Mahi, and More
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 sitting on suitcases before a trip, going on ghost tours, being disappointed by mahi-mahi, 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 ...
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May 18, 2026
Finding Cat Hair in Food, Picking People's Brains, CCing the Wrong Person, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about finding cat hair in food, picking people's brains, CCing the wrong person, 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 should I have handled a holiday guest whose home-baked cake turned out to contain cat hair? Is it rude wh...