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Grabbing Fresher Milk, Escaping Unwanted Reunions, Returning Bad Sangā¦
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about grabbing fresher milk in supermarkets, escaping unwanted reunions, returning bad sangria, and much more.
Following Dress Codes, Copying Roommates' DĆ©cor, Clearing Plates, andā¦
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle following dress codes on invitations, copying roommates' dƩcor, clearing plates in restaurants, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
Ghosting, Visiting Renaissance Fairs, Using Hot Towels, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using towels at a Japanese restaurant, ghosting, dressing appropriately for Renaissance fairs, speaking to flight attendants while wearing headphones, correcting people who get your name wrong, asking about a ā¦
Eating Cheetos, Knitting in Public, Calling Dibs, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this bonus episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about eating Cheetos, calling dibs, handling supermarket line cutters and slow baggers, behaving at a funeral, shutting down resentful relatives, going barefoot in a no-shoe household, ā¦
Very Special 100th Episode Extravaganza
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this very special 100th episode extravaganza, Nick and Leah revisit their favorite moments from the series and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we had your address.)
Eating Corn on the Cob, Asking Someone's Age, Ignoring RSVPs, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating corn on the cob, asking people how old they are, handling people who never RSVP, and much more. Please subscribe! (We'd write you a hand-written thank you note ā¦
Obeying Little Signs, Coordinating Pot Lucks, Buying Concert Tickets,ā¦
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle obeying little signs, coordinating pot luck dinners, buying concert tickets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
Eating Croissants, Pretending Not to Notice, Missing Plumbers, and Moā¦
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating croissants, pretending not to notice, missing plumbers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we had your address.)
Celebrating Bidet Day, Living in Dorm Rooms, Withholding Pony Rides, ā¦
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using bidets properly, living with others in dorm rooms, withholding pony rides from guests, and much more.
Very Special 200th Episode Extravaganza
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this very special 200th episode extravaganza, Nick and Leah revisit their favorite moments from the past hundred episodes and much more.
Cordially Invited: William Hanson
Nick and Leah have cordially invited William Hanson, one of Britain's most trusted authorities on etiquette, to chat about his new book, the correct way to eat an omelette, his feelings about Australians, and much more.
Recent Episodes
Holiday Break: Dining Late in Spain, Taking Care of Pets, Using Toilet Bowl Brushes, and More
Bringing Ice to Parties, Ignoring Dungeon Mastersā Quests, Texting at the Movies, and More
Making Introductions, Attending Super Bowl Parties, Avoiding Bad Salad Dressings, and More
Ignoring Spouses on Airplanes, Sipping From Cocktail Straws, Using Napkins Outdoors, and More
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About the Hosts
Nick Leighton
Host & Producer
NICK LEIGHTON is a two-time EmmyĀ® Award-winning talk show host and journalist originally from a small hippie commune in Northern California. Nick produces and edits the podcast and currently resides in Manhattan.
Leah Bonnema
Host
LEAH BONNEMA was born in the rural mountains of Maine and has a tendency to love the wolves. Today, sheās an acclaimed comedian doing stand-up on televisions (āLate Show with Stephen Colbertā) and stages across the United States. She currently splits her time between Los Angeles and New York.