Recent Press

 

New York Times

• 6 Advice Podcasts to Navigate the Weirdness of Daily Life

• How to Navigate Gifting Season While Keeping Your Cool

• Do Thank-You Notes Still Matter?

 

Washington Post

• He ghosted his girlfriend on a ride to the airport. Then she sued him.
• Don’t be a jerk at the airport: A guide for headphones
• You asked: Is it rude to deplane before the row ahead of me?
• Who controls the window shade on a plane? What to do if it’s not you.

• A woman made chili for neighbors, and outrage ensued. Was she wrong?

• Don’t make these common car rental mistakes

• How to handle gratuities when you travel abroad

• What kind of reception can Americans expect post-covid?

 

Wall Street Journal

• The Four Most Divisive Words on a Flight: Will You Swap Seats?

 

Apple Podcasts Spotlight

• September 2021

 

Webby Awards

• 2022 Nominee for "Best Co-Hosts"
  2022 Nominee for "Best Advice Show"

• 2021 Arts & Culture Podcast Honoree

 

People's Choice Podcast Awards

• 2021 "Society & Culture" Finalist

 

Los Angeles Times

• Etiquette podcast ‘Were You Raised by Wolves?’ adjusts the rules in coronavirus quarantine

 

Good Morning America (ABC)

• Mom shares controversial opinion on why she doesn’t return grocery carts

 

USA Today

• Rated 'R' for relax: It's OK to watch awkward scenes during a flight
• Listening to music on a plane without headphones? Jail time!
• Passengers want to get off the plane first. Here's how you can do it.

• How airport line cutters 'are tearing the fabric of society apart'

• Oh, behave! Expert tips to make your flight more pleasant for everyone

• No, you shouldn't recline your seat on planes. Here's why.

• 'Not much hope for economy class passengers': Airline passengers brace for the big summer squeeze

• Another travel headache: How do you feel about the luggage carousel crowding?

• Post-pandemic travel: Is it OK to ask another passenger's vaccine status or request they mask up?

• No more kisses or hugs: Could travel customs suspended during COVID become permanent?

• Restaurant etiquette debate: Should you add a tip when you order takeout food?

• Don’t let an argument over COVID-19 rules ruin your summer vacation. Here’s how to avoid one.

• How should you deal with travelers who don't think the rules apply to them?

• What to do if your travel seatmate flouts the rules and won't mask up​

• As airlines begin selling middle seats again, it's time to remember nobody owns the armrests

• Is tipping on the way out?

 

Associated Press

• Who pays for the wedding? Traditional etiquette doesn’t always hold

• Love and logins: Who gets custody of passwords in a breakup?

 

CNN

• Fashion that doesn’t fly: The turbulent issue of airline dress code policies
• Chair hogs, dining divas and boorish boozers: Is cruising etiquette lost at sea?

• International tipping: How to cut through the chaos and confusion

 

NPR Member Stations

• WNYC Radio "Brian Lehrer Show" - Etiquette Rules for New York City

• WNYC Radio "All Of It" - Roommate Etiquette

• KPCC Radio "Air Talk" - Concert Etiquette
  

• WNYC Radio " All Of It" - Traveling With Friends

 

CBC Radio

• The Current with Matt Galloway

 

Gothamist

• 10 etiquette rules to not be the worst in New York City
  
• 11 simple etiquette rules for riding the New York City subway

 

NBC LX's Current

• Listen to This

 

U.S. News & World Report

• How to Tip Every Service Professional 

 

New York Post

• Inboxes are full, so how do you stand out? Here’s how to craft excellent emails

 

CNBC

• Why ‘tipflation’ might ruin your chances for a second date

 

Food Network

• Is It Rude to Charge Your Guests for a Dinner Party?

 

Bloomberg

• Want to Meet? Here's My Scheduling Link With No Availability

 

The Splendid Table

• Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

• Live Fire Cooking

• A Guide to Holiday Gifting and Hosting

 

Newsweek

• Woman Backed for Why She Refused To Return to Booked Seat on Plane
• Fury As Kind Passenger Swaps Window Seat—Then the Man Does the Unthinkable
• Internet Weighs in After Plane Passenger Finds Woman in Their Window Seat
• Man Not Allowing Passenger to Sit on Empty Seat Next to Him Sparks Debate

• Woman's Reaction to Being Yelled at by Neighbor Praised: 'Electric Fence'

• Man Refusing to Let Friend Bring Service Dog Over to His House Sparks Fury

• Couple Dubbed 'Disrespectful' for Doing This to Their In-Law's Bed

 

US News & World Report

• How Much Should You Give for a Graduation Gift?

 

The Kim Gravel Show

• Does My Family Have Good Etiquette? Featuring Etiquette Expert Nick Leighton

 

Slate

• I’ve Found My One-Way Ticket Out of Living Paycheck to Paycheck. But There’s a Serious Catch.
• My Office’s Strange Gift Culture Is Maddening

 

Thrillist

• In Defense of Sitting Down at Concerts

 

Bon Appetit

• Does Double-Dipping Really Spread Germs?

 

Veranda

• Should You Take Your Shoes Off in Someone Else’s Home?

• 6 Things You Should Never Buy a Host, According to Etiquette Experts

 

Southern Living

• The Most Common Group Text Mistakes, According To Etiquette Experts

 

Consumer Reports

• Tips on Tipping this Holiday Season

 

AV Club

• Podmass Reviews (November 2019)

• Podmass Reviews (August 2020)

 

​Parade

• 11 Best Phrases To Use When Canceling Plans, According to Etiquette Experts

• 15 Phrases to Politely Decline an Invite Without Offending the Person

• When Should You Select 'Love' vs. 'Care' on Facebook? What Communication Experts Want You To Know About Emoticon Etiquette

 

Romper

• Every Question You’ve Ever Had About Throwing A Birthday Party, Answered

 

Scary Mommy

• Should We Be Teaching Our Kids To Lie When They Get Gifts They Don’t Like?
• Are Boys-Only Toddler Birthday Parties OK?

 

Huffington Post

• Too Many People Overlook This 1 Aspect Of Airplane Etiquette
• Late For Your Flight? Here's How To Cut The Security Line Without Being A Jerk.
• Don't Be Salty If Someone Adds Salt To Their Food Before Tasting It
• The Rudest Things You Can Do On A Group Trip
• Is It Rude To Text People Late At Night? Etiquette Experts Have Thoughts.
• This TikToker Skipped His Friend’s Expensive Birthday Dinner And People Have Opinions
• The Rudest Things You Can Do While Shopping
• The Rudest Things You Can Do On A Cruise, According To Etiquette Gurus
• The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Holiday Party
• The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Doctor's Office
• The 'Swivel Method' Is Your Secret Weapon For Family Holiday Gatherings
• The Rudest Things You Can Do With Other People's Pets

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Casino

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Spa

• The 1 Question You Should Always Ask A New Roommate

• 'Hey Hanging' Is The Rudest Workplace Behavior. Are You Guilty Of It?

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Bridal Shower

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Pool

• 8 Outdated Wedding 'Rules' You Can Throw Out The Window

• The Rudest Things You Can Do While Hosting Overnight Guests

• So Your Friend Asks You To Pick Them Up From The Airport. Are You Annoyed?

• The Rudest Things You Can Do As A Host

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Concert
  

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Baby Shower

• 'ICE' Is One Of The Rudest Dining Habits Ever, And You Might Be Doing It

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Coffee Shop

• The Rudest Things You Can Do In A Group Fitness Class 

• The Rudest Things You Can Do During Thanksgiving Dinner

• The Rudest Things You Can Do When Visiting Another Country

• The Rudest Things You Can Do In Someone Else’s House

• 10 Of The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Grocery Store

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Beach

• The Rudest Things You Can Do On A Group Trip

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Dog Park

• How To Politely End A Conversation With A Guest At Your Wedding

• The Rude Wedding Guest Behavior You May Be Guilty Of

• The Right Way To Tell Someone They’re Not A Bridesmaid In Your Wedding

• Is It Ever OK To Charge Your Friends For A Dinner Party?

• How To Order From A 'Secret Menu' Without Feeling Like An Idiot

• A Definitive Guide To Airplane Seat Etiquette

• Is it Rude to Send a Cocktail Back?

• The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Hotel

• 15 Mistakes People Make In Wedding Speeches

• How To Talk To Someone Who Doesn't Make Eye Contact

• The Rudest Things You Can Do During A Work Zoom Meeting

• The Rudest Things You Can Do When Emailing

• Woman Calls Out American Airlines Over Passenger Punching Her Reclined Seat

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Travel + Leisure

• The 7 Most Annoying People You’ll Meet at the Airport — and How to Deal With Them

 

Homes & Gardens

• When is it antisocial to use a leaf blower? Experts reveal leaf blower etiquette

 

San Jose Mercury News & East Bay Times

• 5 post-COVID social tips for awkward talks, unsafe situations

 

The Knot

• Who Pays for the Honeymoon: The Definitive Answer

• Here's Exactly What to Write in a Wedding Guest Book

 

Reader's Digest

• 15 Places You Should Never Talk on Your Phone

 

Zola

• How To Let People Know They're No Longer Invited To Your Wedding

 

Care.com

• Manners for kids and how to teach them at every age

 

MSN

• Here's Who Really Gets The Middle Seat Armrest According to Airplane Etiquette

 

Lifehacker

• 11 of the Best Life Advice Podcasts to Answer All Your Tough Questions

• 10 Podcasts That Will Make You Better at Life

 

Reviewed

• How Much Should You Really Spend On An Engagement Ring?

• You Called Off Your Engagement - Do You Keep the Ring?

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Modern Luxury Palm Beach

• Etiquette Expertise From Three Of Palm Beach's Finest

 

Good Housekeeping

• How Old Is Too Old to Trick or Treat on Halloween?

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Brides Magazine

• How to Create the Perfect Engagement Card Message

• How to Navigate Multiple Wedding Invitations for the Same Day

• These Online Etiquette Classes Will Make Sure Your Manners Are On-Point

 

Parents

• Parents' Holiday Tipping Guide

 

The Kitchn

• Should You Ask Guests to Take Off Their Shoes? And 7 Other Holiday Hosting Questions, Answered

 

Business Insider

• How much should you tip — if at all?

• Splitting the check is no longer restaurant etiquette — in 2024 it's every diner for themself
• Here's who you should tip this holiday season — and who you shouldn't

 

KNX News​

• Changing phone etiquette: Should you text, call, or leave a voicemail?

 

Verywell Health

• Is It Rude to Gift a Fitbit? We Asked Etiquette Experts for Their Gift-Giving Rules

 

SF Gate

• How much to tip movers

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Reader's Digest

• The Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts By Year

• 15 Things Polite People Don’t Do in Restaurants

• How to Handle Social Distancing Rule Breakers, According to Etiquette Experts

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Los Angeles Review of Books

• Recommended Listens

 

SheKnows

• 25 *Actually* Thoughtful Gifts for New Homeowners, According to Etiquette Experts

 

Yahoo! Life

• Experts: What To Bring to Dinner and Holiday Parties Amid Inflation

 

New Zealand Herald

• Top seven podcasts: Frozen 2, manners, true crime, and inspiring stories

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Stuff (New Zealand)

• Surviving work on the countdown to Christmas