Awesome Etiquette

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Episode #113: Post Election Etiquette Nov 07, 2016

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One of the most bitter, divisive elections in modern history is over. Whether your candidate won or lost, can good etiquette heal a wounded nation?

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Episode #112: AWOL at the In-Laws Oct 31, 2016

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Your brother-in-law is hosting a family party. His plan is for everyone to watch a movie you’ve seen, and you’re disappointed you can’t spend the time talking with relatives. You leave to do some chores, but you return. Is anyone in the wrong?

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Episode #111: Handshake Anxiety Oct 24, 2016

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Germophobes may be anxious about shaking hands, especially during the cold and flu season. Is there ever a polite way to deny a handshake?

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Episode #110: Standing Up For Your Baby Name Oct 17, 2016

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You’ve been open about your quest to find the perfect baby name. A friend hears your tentative choice and sends you another list of names to consider. Is she being helpful, or is something else at play?

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Episode #109: Mother/Son Political Polarization Oct 10, 2016

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A mother and son with opposing political views can work it out by agreeing not to discuss them. But what happens when the mother violates that agreement by posting her strident opinions on her son’s Facebook wall?

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Episode #108: Dealing with Unwanted Advances Oct 03, 2016

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Let’s say you’re repeatedly hit on at a club or bar. You’re not interested, but you’re also not one to humiliate the prospective suitor. Your friends want you to be more aggressive. What’s the best way to say no?

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Episode #107: Cat/Car Quandary Sep 26, 2016

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We need listener input on this one. A woman generously loans one of her parking spots to a neighbor, who then complains about the woman’s cat sitting on a car the neighbor is trying to sell. What to do?

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Episode #106: Accidental Overexposure Sep 19, 2016

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An exhausted, multi-tasking mom greets her nice, new neighbors at the door…underdressed, let’s say. Should she apologize, or just let it go?

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Episode #105: Birthday Neglect, Family Tension Sep 12, 2016

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Your brother and his wife have a wonderful gift-giving tradition to celebrate your twin daughters’ birthday. But this year they forgot and didn’t even send a card. Should you respond in kind when their kids’ birthdays roll around?

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Episode #104: Divorce Drama at the Annual Campout Sep 05, 2016

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Handling divorce drama at your annual campout, resolution on the “too much perfume at the office” issue, and more.

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