Dec. 29, 2025

Second Helpings: Ordering Espresso in Italy, Asking for a Raise, Deflecting Rude Questions, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! his 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 ordering espresso in Italy, asking for a raise politely, deflecting rude questions, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)

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EPISODE CONTENTS

  • AMUSE-BOUCHE: "Dinner for One" and Ordering espresso in Italy
  • A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: How to ask for a raise
  • QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What's the best way to respond to rude inquiries that begin with "Can I ask you a question?" How can I decline to give out my phone number to someone who asks for it?
  • VENT OR REPENT: Not returning shorts promptly, Trouble eating ramen
  • CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for the free meals, Thanks for a nice lunch


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CREDITS

Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema

Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton

Theme Music: Rob Paravonian


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TRANSCRIPT

Episode 252

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