Awesome Etiquette

Latest Episodes:

Episode #132: May I offer you an arm? Mar 20, 2017

Show notes

Dan and Lizzie get a question that's a blast from the past about what side of a lady a gentleman should walk on - take note swords are involved!

Also mentioned:

- The infamous Iced Tea Spoon - where do you put it when driniking your iced tea?

- Bowing out of the meal portion of a weekly group while still attending the event

- What to do when a guest takes and posts too many pictures of your home online.

- Stellar feedback from our friend Werner in Germany on German wedding customs that actually connect to some helpful feedback from another listener.

- A postscript segemnt on the art of the handshake and a salute on behalf of all those snowed in last week!

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Episode #131: Here a cough, there a cough Mar 13, 2017

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Dan and Lizzie tackle your questions on coughing fits (appropriately so, as Lizzie has been down and out with a cold) and how to handle them in the office...when everyone is coughing...a lot...and it's gross, but you feel badly, but it's still gross...Cough drop, anyone?

Also Mentioned:

- whether or not to go in on a group family gift

- changing accountants when friendships are involved

- how to thank seasonal staff you work with

- plus your feedback, etiquette slaute and a post script segment on tipping pools.

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Episode #130: Pay it forward Mar 06, 2017

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On today’s show Lizzie and Dan address how to properly thank a stranger who has gone out of their way to help you out.

Also covered:

- Your etiquette questions on sending cards to your S.O’s family.

- Thoughts on a social media thank-you for donations and support at the time of someone's passing.

- Maintaining the rhythm of entertaining when lives are changing.

- Navigating the sometimes tricky territory of families relationships with ex's.

- Plus your feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on the basics for planning a wedding.

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Episode #129: Save the date details Feb 27, 2017

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On today’s show Dan and Lizzie dive into save the date cards and what location to list when the ceremony, reception, and lodging are all in different towns.

Also covered:

- multiple thank you notes - somehow we find more to talk about on this subject.

- Following up on past due invoices.

- BYO-Slippers.

- How to appropriately use a Honeymoon Fund website.

- Plus your feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on the history of classic manners like saying "Bless you" and toasting.

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Episode #128: Do you want to be my friend? Feb 21, 2017

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In this episode of Awesome Etiquette, we take a look at various situations when toasting is in order, who gets to make the toast, and how many times can you toast on the same round.

Also mentioned:

- Whether or not it’s polite to be the social media grammar police

- How to test the waters with friendships that start as business relationships

- How to be considerate when letting a friend know sales parties aren't your thing.

- Plus your feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment for job seekers.

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Episode #127: He's Here! (Short Questions Show) Feb 13, 2017

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Dan Post Senning returns to Awesome Etiquette with quite the glow to his voice - is that possible? - and we hear all about baby Anisha and life as a new dad. In an effort to clean house and tackle some serious etiquette Lizzie and Dan tackle a number of your quick etiquette questions from when to begin eating to how to use commas with suffixes these are the answers that leave little room for debate - though Dan and Lizzie still manage to find exceptions.

Also mentioned:

- Your feedback on Margaret Visser, managing family during labor and delivery, and the trend of not texting as much

- Cindy Post Senning returns to discuss the final three Developmental Stages of Childhood and what etiquette can be taught to kids during them

- Plus a great salute to a couple of first daughters

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Episode #126: She's here! Feb 06, 2017

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Dan's mother Cindy Post Senning joins Lizzie to co-host the podcast while Dan is away on paternity leave, and she's has all the details to share about Dan and Puja's little baby girl. Cindy helps Lizzie answer your questions including one about monogramming when you have four names.

Also mentioned:

- A teen is invited to two sweet sixteen parties on the same night and isn't sure which she should go to.

- A couple is having wedding gift trouble when a buddah frog lawn ornament shows up with no tag and a check goes missing.

- An aunt is worried she's missing the mark on gifts for her neice.

- Plus a postscript segement with Cindy Post Senning on the first three developmental stages of childhood and what you can expect in terms of teaching etiquette for each.

- Your feedback and a lovely salute in honor of a wonderful husband.

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Episode #125: A Poo On Both Your Houses! Jan 30, 2017

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Lizzie's and Dan's uncle, Bill Post, guest hosts with Lizzie while Dan and Puja are literally in labor. Lizzie and Bill tackle a question from a woman whose neighbor's first baby came a month early, and now the neighbor's dog is adding more poo to everyone's lives by relieving himself on our listener's lawn. Find out how to handle this sensitive situation and more on this week's episode!

Also Mentioned:

- Coordinating parents and wedding budgets

- What to talk about during a roommate interview when living abroad

- Thank-you notes for keeping your job

- Your feedback

- A postscript segment that asks: Which reigns supreme? The in-person thank you or the handwritten thank-you note. (And you thought we were finished with the thank-you note debates!)

- A sweet salute showing that no matter the circumstances family can always connect.

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Episode #124: Wishy Washy Guests Jan 23, 2017

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Dan and Lizzie take on a host who was disappointed by wishy washy guests backing out of dinner plans.

Also mentioned:

- Splitting the check

- TSA Precheck

- A sticky business question about working on teams

- Plus your feed back, salute and a post script segment on Your Life’s Purpose!

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