Shmanners

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Harvest Festival Sep 25, 2026

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Hello internet! We're celebrating the arrival of Fall in this week's episode with a discussion about the history of HARVEST FESTIVALS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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Etiquette for Couples Sep 18, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about Peter Post's (Emily Post's grandson) book Essential Manners for Couples! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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Gifting Communities Sep 11, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of GIFTING COMMUNITIES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/

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Kickball Sep 04, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the surprisingly inconclusive history behind the game of KICKBALL! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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Playground Games Aug 28, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about PLAYGROUND GAMES, their history, and some etiquette tips! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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Ask Shmanners Aug 21, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about mumbling, coffee, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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Kilts Aug 14, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of KILTS as well as some etiquette tips! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/

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Summer Camp Aug 07, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history behind and etiquette of attending SUMMER CAMP! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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Slang Jul 24, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history behind popular modern SLANG terms! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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Civilian Conservation Corps Jul 17, 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the Great Depression and the founding of the CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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