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Episodes

Adding "Carriages" to Invitations, Making Animal Sounds at Dinner, Alleging Underbaked Brownies, and More
Nov. 17, 2025

Adding "Carriages" to Invitations, Making Animal Sounds at Dinner, Alleging Underbaked Brownies, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle adding "carriages" to invitations, making animal sounds at dinner, alleging underbaked brownies, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-wri...
Selling Soap to Wedding Guests, Eating Wine Corks, Tipping Hospital Valets, and More
Nov. 10, 2025

Selling Soap to Wedding Guests, Eating Wine Corks, Tipping Hospital Valets, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about selling soap to wedding guests, eating wine corks, tipping hospital valets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand...
Spotting Americans Abroad, Declining to Go Horseback Riding, Singing on Airplanes, and More
Nov. 3, 2025

Spotting Americans Abroad, Declining to Go Horseback Riding, Singing on Airplanes, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle spotting Americans abroad, declining to go horseback riding, singing on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you...
Decoding "Mountain Formal," Pacifying Picky Houseguests, Sharing Sushi Platters, and More
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....
Second Helpings: Enjoying a Fika in Sweden, Staying at Bed & Breakfasts, Telling Guests What Not To Bring, and More
Oct. 20, 2025

Second Helpings: Enjoying a Fika in Sweden, Staying at Bed & Breakfasts, Telling Guests What Not To Bring, 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 w...
Second Helpings: Picking the Correct Utensil for Mac and Cheese, Spelling Like an Australian, Lingering Past Closing Time, and More
Oct. 13, 2025

Second Helpings: Picking the Correct Utensil for Mac and Cheese, Spelling Like an Australian, Lingering Past Closing Time, 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 ...
Wiping Fingers With a Yubifuki, Dining at Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Calling Strangers “Pal,” and More
Oct. 6, 2025

Wiping Fingers With a Yubifuki, Dining at Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Calling Strangers “Pal,” and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using a yubifuki in sushi restaurants, dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, calling strangers "pal," and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a h...
Hosting Surprise Houseguests, Correcting Misspelled Signs, Sending Late Sympathy Cards, and More
Sept. 29, 2025

Hosting Surprise Houseguests, Correcting Misspelled Signs, Sending Late Sympathy Cards, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about hosting surprise houseguests, correcting misspelled signs, sending late sympathy cards, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd sen...
Discovering Bone Dishes, Enduring Waiting Rooms, Texting Wedding Thank-Yous, and More
Sept. 22, 2025

Discovering Bone Dishes, Enduring Waiting Rooms, Texting Wedding Thank-Yous, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using bone dishes, enduring waiting rooms, texting wedding thank-yous, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we ...
Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting Candy Bars in Diapers, Hiding Coffee Truths, and More
Sept. 15, 2025

Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting Candy Bars in Diapers, Hiding Coffee Truths, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about dodging requests from mothers-in-law, playing unfortunate baby shower games, neglecting to disclose when you're serving half-caf c...
Using Napkins in Italy, Changing Passwords on Friends, Handing Strangers Your Phone, and More
Sept. 8, 2025

Using Napkins in Italy, Changing Passwords on Friends, Handing Strangers Your Phone, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using paper napkins in Italy, changing streaming service passwords on friends, hanging strangers your phone, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send yo...
Anniversary Bonus: Holding Teacups Properly, Escaping Boring People, Clapping for Plane Landings, and More
Sept. 1, 2025

Anniversary Bonus: Holding Teacups Properly, Escaping Boring People, Clapping for Plane Landings, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! It's our six year anniversary and we found a never-before-heard episode deep in the archives just for you. In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle the right way to hold teacups, escaping boring p...
Overreacting to Messy Houseguests, Skipping a Friend’s Wedding, Wiping Down Sticky Trucks, and More
Aug. 25, 2025

Overreacting to Messy Houseguests, Skipping a Friend’s Wedding, Wiping Down Sticky Trucks, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about overreacting to messy houseguests, skipping a close friend's wedding, wiping down sticky trucks, much more. Please follow us! (We'...
Meeting Amy Vanderbilt, Acknowledging Mysterious Gifts, Retrieving Lost Phones, and More
Aug. 18, 2025

Meeting Amy Vanderbilt, Acknowledging Mysterious Gifts, Retrieving Lost Phones, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle getting to know Amy Vanderbilt, acknowledging mysterious gifts, retrieving lost phones, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written than...
Rescuing Lost Chips, Taking Over Parties, Correcting People's Pronunciation, and More
Aug. 11, 2025

Rescuing Lost Chips, Taking Over Parties, Correcting People's Pronunciation, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about rescuing lost chips, taking over parties, correcting people's pronunciation, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a han...
Saving Seats in Singapore, Avoiding Unnecessary Meetings, Bringing Your Own Sodas, and More
Aug. 4, 2025

Saving Seats in Singapore, Avoiding Unnecessary Meetings, Bringing Your Own Sodas, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle saving seats in Singapore, avoiding unnecessary meetings, bringing your own sodas to parties, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-writte...
Pouring Water Like Wine, Breaking Up Before Weddings, Tossing Hair on Floors, and More
July 28, 2025

Pouring Water Like Wine, Breaking Up Before Weddings, Tossing Hair on Floors, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about pour water like wine, breaking up before weddings, tossing hair on flooors, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand...
Inviting Thirteen Guests, Attending Pool Parties, Hogging Laundry Machines, and More
July 21, 2025

Inviting Thirteen Guests, Attending Pool Parties, Hogging Laundry Machines, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle inviting thirteen guests to dinner, attending pool parties, hogging laundry machines in apartment buildings, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send yo...
Summer Break: Demanding Birthday Cake, Putting Time Limits on Meals, Getting Nosy at the Pharmacy, and More
July 14, 2025

Summer Break: Demanding Birthday Cake, Putting Time Limits on Meals, Getting Nosy at the Pharmacy, 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 w...
Summer Break: Showing Up Empty-Handed, Riding French Elevators, Having Nice Weekends, and More
July 7, 2025

Summer Break: Showing Up Empty-Handed, Riding French Elevators, Having Nice Weekends, 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 ...
Abandoning Dinner Guests, Running Into Former Students, Singing Happy Birthday, and More
June 30, 2025

Abandoning Dinner Guests, Running Into Former Students, Singing Happy Birthday, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about abandoning dinner guests, running into former students, singing happy birthday, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a ...
Responding to Invitations, Enjoying Tennis, Dipping French Fries, and More
June 23, 2025

Responding to Invitations, Enjoying Tennis, Dipping French Fries, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle responding to invitations formally, watching and playing tennis, dipping french fries, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank...
Brushing Teeth in Airports, Taking Dessert from Buffets, Handling Unwanted Vacation Guests, and More
June 16, 2025

Brushing Teeth in Airports, Taking Dessert from Buffets, Handling Unwanted Vacation Guests, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about brushing your teeth in airport bathrooms, taking desserts from buffets, handling unwanted vacation guests, and much more. Please f...
Flipping Over Cutlery, Making Friends in Kindergarten, Choosing Cup Holders, and More
June 9, 2025

Flipping Over Cutlery, Making Friends in Kindergarten, Choosing Cup Holders, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle flipping over cutlery, making friends in kindergarten, choosing cup holders at sporting events, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-writ...