Episodes
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Aug. 1, 2022
Giving People Shopping Lists, Receiving Mysterious Gifts, Ruining People's Weddings, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about giving people shopping lists, receiving gifts from mysterious senders, ruining people's weddings, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 tell people I don't want to shop for them on my vacation in Milan? What do I do about a gift fro...
148
July 25, 2022
Behaving In Group Fitness Classes, Being Nosy About Engagement Rings, Littering in Rome, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle behaving properly in group fitness class, being nosy about people's engagement rings, littering in Rome, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Holding glasses at cocktail parties A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Group Fitness Classes QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What do ...
147
July 18, 2022
Leaving Items Behind, Using Postcards for Wedding Thank You Notes, Talking Loudly on Airplanes, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about houseguests leaving items behind, using postcards for wedding thank you notes, talking loudly on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 do a house sweep for forgotten items before a houseguest departs? Do I have to offe...
146
July 11, 2022
Eating Soup Dumplings, Navigating Airport Security, Waving While Driving, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating soup dumplings, navigating airport security, waving while driving, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Xiao Long Bao (小籠包) (Soup dumplings) A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Airport security QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Do you have to put your fork down between b...
July 4, 2022
Summer Break: Attending Polo Matches, Inquiring About Missing Invitations, Receiving Outrageous Emails, 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 summer episodes from the archives in which they tackle attending polo matches, inquiring about missing invitations, receiving outrageous emails, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyr...
145
June 27, 2022
Sharing Combs at Gyms, Hijacking Hiking Plans, Starting Toilet Paper Rolls, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about sharing disposable combs at the gym, hijacking hiking plans, starting toilet paper rolls, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 about someone at the gym putting used combs back into a communal jar? What do I say when someone ask...
144
June 20, 2022
Eating Pizza, Singing Karaoke, Criticizing Cultures, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating pizza the right way, singing karaoke in groups, criticizing other cultures, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Pizza A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Karaoke QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How do I clarify whether or not I'll be paid to paint at a friend's weddin...
143
June 13, 2022
Removing Shoes at Weddings, Opening Neighbors' Mail, Being Empty-Handed at Potlucks, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about removing your shoes at wedding receptions, accidentally opening neighbors' mail, showing up empty handed to potlucks, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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's the time limit for letting a friend know it wasn't appreciated that she showed ...
142
June 6, 2022
Throwing Parties for Disliked Bosses, Taking Responsibility for Dryer Lint, Cleaning Rugs Late at Night, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle throwing parties for disliked bosses, taking responsibility for dryer lint, cleaning rugs late at night, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 to keep your hands while eating in France A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Walking tours QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Do w...
141
May 30, 2022
Going to Drive-Thrus Near Closing Time, Asking for Drink Refills, Throwing Parties During Weddings, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about going to drive-thrus near closing time, asking for drink refills, throwing parties during weddings, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 is the etiquette for ordering from a drive-thru that's about to close? How do I stop my friends fr...
140
May 23, 2022
Drinking Tea with Milk, Wearing Bright Colors At Funerals, Parking In Someone Else's Spot, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle drinking tea with milk, wearing bright nail polish to funerals, parking in someone else's reserved spot, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Drinking tea with milk A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Dressing rooms QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What do I do about a friend ...
139
May 16, 2022
Taking House Tours, Backing Out of Dinners, Attending Surprise Weddings, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about taking tours of peoples homes, backing out of dinners you don't want to go to, attending surprise weddings, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 you have to take a tour of someone's home if invited? What's the appropriate reaction when s...
138
May 9, 2022
Enjoying Escargot, Traveling with Co-workers, Sharing Hot Tubs, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating escargot, traveling with co-workers, sharing hot tubs, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Escargot A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Traveling with co-workers QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Are there rules about getting into a hot tub that's already occupied? How ...
137
May 2, 2022
Singing Along During Musicals, Flipping Over Wine Bottles, Using Dirty Bathrooms, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about singing along during musicals, flipping wine bottles over in buckets, using dirty bathrooms, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 is it appropriate to sing along with a musical performance? What do I do about my mother who would prefer...
136
April 25, 2022
Passing People in Theaters, Removing Shoes in Homes, Using Coasters Properly, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle passing people in theater aisles, removing shoes in people's homes, using coasters properly, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 people in theaters A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Taking off shoes in people's homes QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What do you do i...
135
April 18, 2022
Eating Chocolate Truffles, Breaking Up With Gym Partners, Giving Up Your Window Seat, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about eating chocolate truffles, breaking up with gym partners, giving up airplane window seats, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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's the proper way to eat a chocolate truffle? Do I have to invite someone to my birthday party if I was invi...
134
April 11, 2022
Enjoying Aperitivi, Behaving at Dog Parks, Gifting Towel Racks, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle enjoying an aperitivo in Italy, behaving at dog parks, buying towel racks, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Enjoying an Aperitivo A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Dog parks QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Should I buy my friends a towel rack? Should I say something in ...
133
April 4, 2022
Crashing Open Houses, Demanding Wedding Photos, Stealing Hand Lotion, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about going to neighbors' open houses, asking newlyweds for their entire wedding photo album, using hand lotion without asking, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: I'm selling my house...is it rude for my neighbors to come to my open house withou...
132
March 28, 2022
Pressing the Flight Attendant Call Button, Eating Drippy Sandwiches, Throwing Bags in Cafes, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using the flight attendant call button, eating drippy sandwiches in public, throwing bags in cafes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Furoshiki (風呂敷) A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Using the flight attendant call button QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is there a prope...
131
March 21, 2022
Ordering Appetizers Without Asking, Buffering in Restrooms, Borrowing Bathing Suits, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about ordering appetizers for people without asking, buffering stalls in restrooms, asking to borrow bathing suits, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 that my father-in-law orders appetizers for everyone at the table without asking an...
130
March 14, 2022
Meeting Royalty, Calling Out Lazy People, Malfunctioning Umbrellas, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle meeting Queen Elizabeth II, calling out lazy people, handling malfunctioning umbrellas, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Meeting the Queen A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Being a Plus One QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: The person who gifted us a wall calendar is comi...
129
March 7, 2022
Turning People Orange, Ordering Extra Courses, Clipping Nails in Public, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about turning people orange with bath bombs, ordering extra courses at meals, clipping nails in public, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 we let my mother-in-law know that her gift turned my husband orange? How do I thank my mother-in-l...
128
Feb. 28, 2022
Drinking Turkish Coffee, Behaving at the Gym, Returning Holiday Cards, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle drinking Turkish coffee, behaving at the gym, returning holiday cards, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: Turkish coffee A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Going to the gym QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How should I handle someone rudely returning our annual holiday card...
127
Feb. 21, 2022
Declining Double Dates, Gifting Unwanted Jams, Bailing on Weddings, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about declining to go on double dates, gifting unwanted jams, bailing on weddings with no warning, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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: My husband would rather not socialize with my friend's husband...what do I do when asked to go on a double date...