Hosts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning answer audience questions about modern etiquette, offering advice grounded in consideration, respect, and honesty. As the great-great-grandchildren of Emily Post, cousins Dan and Lizzie look to the reasons behind traditional rules to guide their advice in a wide range of contemporary situations. Test your social acumen and join the discussion about civility and decency in today's complex world.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:05:59
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether you really need to peel fruit before eating it at a formal table, whether you should attend a wedding when the person who…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:00:04
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Sep 14, 2026 · 49:58
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Sep 7, 2026 · 52:27
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Aug 31, 2026 · 55:14
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Aug 24, 2026 · 1:10:51
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Aug 17, 2026 · 1:21:27
On today's show, we take your questions on how to handle a friend who dominates group Zoom calls, whether it’s appropriate to ask a sick coworker to stay home, and the etiquette…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:04:35
On today's show, we take your questions on what to say when someone thanks you for a sympathy card, whether a host should ever refuse a guest's request for pepper at the dinner…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:00:35
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Jul 27, 2026 · 1:10:26
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Jul 20, 2026 · 59:02
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Jul 13, 2026 · 1:08:18
On today’s show, we take your questions on what to do when friends repeatedly invite you over for dinners that are only barely edible, how to navigate invitations when multiple…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:05:45
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to handle people who insist on hugging when you'd rather not, when family gatherings become focused on who's missing instead of…
Jun 29, 2026 · 58:23
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to gracefully step back from a family group text during a difficult time without seeming uncaring, what a new grandchild should…
Jun 22, 2026 · 58:36
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether you need to respond when an older friend shares their age, how to navigate seating arrangements when guests move place cards at…
Jun 15, 2026 · 58:03
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether you should wait for everyone at the table to be served before eating at a large hosted luncheon, how families can navigate…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:20
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Jun 8, 2026 · 52:23
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether you can ask the person in the airplane window seat to open or close the shade, how to handle feeling hurt after being left off…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:03:17
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to respond gracefully when people constantly misgender you on the phone, whether it’s polite to add your dishes to a friend’s…
May 25, 2026 · 1:04:59
On today’s show, we take your questions on fast food etiquette—how much cleanup is expected and whether to tip at counter-service spots, whether formal etiquette should always…
May 18, 2026 · 1:02:34
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to gracefully end the evening when house guests stay up past your bedtime, which side of the aisle the bride walks on when escorted…
May 11, 2026 · 1:06:22
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether wedding invitation addressing rules have changed over time, how to respond when people suggest plans but never follow through,…
May 4, 2026 · 1:10:58
On today’s show, we take your questions on what to do when a lost dog shows up at your door, whether you should send condolences to a best friend whose ex-husband has passed…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:04:20
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Apr 20, 2026 · 54:44
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether it’s ever okay to “ghost” someone who wants to visit your home, how to handle hosting a wedding shower that’s growing way…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:06:31
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to change clothes during a “catholic gap” wedding, what to do when a coworker keeps sending you political social media content…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:09:36
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to cut all your meat at once or just one bite at a time, how to graciously accept a generous offer from a well-off relative to…
Mar 30, 2026 · 50:44
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to follow up on a card you’ve sent without sounding like you’re fishing for thanks, how to respond when someone ends a call with…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:02:53
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to decide whether a gift card for a friend’s birthday should cover just them or include a guest, when politics and viewing…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:16:02
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to gracefully ask someone to reissue a check when you go by a different name than your legal one, what to do when a close friend…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:07:37
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to gracefully exit a friend’s book club after a meeting you secretly couldn’t stand, getting your 8-year-old to chew with her mouth…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:02:26
On today’s show, we take your questions on entertaining with odd guest behaviors, kids staying at the dinner table, and how to handle a tricky monogram. For community members,…
Feb 23, 2026 · 58:23
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to join a standing ovation, when to thank your server, and house guests who don’t turn off the lights. For Community Members,…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:00:58
On today's show, we take your questions on a group starting lunch when you’re late, using others’ recipes for a recurring potluck, and how to tell coworkers you’re pregnant. For…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:03:04
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to end a gift-giving tradition, addressing an envelope to a divorced woman, and how to announce your engagement. For community…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:21:32
On today’s show, we take your questions on when it’s a shoes-off household but the floors are filthy, differing gifting practices among siblings, and a wedding hosting dilemma.…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:27:46
On today’s show, we take your questions on awkward asks about whether partners are brothers, handling someone who never stops talking, and how to decipher a thrift store find.…
Jan 19, 2026 · 54:59
On today’s show, we take your questions on interrupting a baby’s stroller nap, skiing chairlift etiquette, and whether you can give gifts to your boss. For community members,…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:02:11
On today’s show, we take your questions on first date etiquette, an overly enthusiastic audience member, and being uninvited to a dinner party because your husband can’t attend.…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:03:24
On today’s show, we take your questions on names for mothers and grandmothers, tipping at hotels, and thank you advice for holiday gifts. For community members, your bonus…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:05:57
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Dec 22, 2025 · 1:05:13
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Dec 15, 2025 · 1:07:49
On today’s show, we take your questions on finding hair in your food, running with your dog, and how to talk about a family member who’s not doing well. For community members,…
Dec 8, 2025 · 58:54
On today’s show, we take your questions on who should attend funeral services, too many birthday gifts for a child, and when a host serves something inedible. For community…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:03:33
On today’s show, we take your questions on a doggy escape artist, cleaning up after a guest wets the bed, and divorced parents' protocol at a wedding. For community members, your…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:10:41
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Nov 17, 2025 · 1:04:03
On today’s show, we take your questions on a wedding rehearsal lunch snub, when to reply all on an email chain, and not bringing a towel to a pool play-date. For community…
Nov 10, 2025 · 56:28
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Nov 3, 2025 · 1:00:24
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Oct 27, 2025 · 56:24
On today’s show, we take your questions on dressing for a gala, rude behavior around Thanksgiving, and a child-free wedding. For community members, your question of the week is…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:05:47
On today’s show, we take your questions on delivering acknowledgments for condolence notes a year after a death, a football party fumble, and serving tea with tea bags. For…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:21:48
On today’s show, we take your questions on feeling left out of an invitation, how long people should talk at a gathering, and an unusual hostess gift situation. For community…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:02:47
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Sep 29, 2025 · 1:08:23
On today’s show, we take your questions on an uncashed wedding gift check, tipping before you receive the service, and eating corn on the cob. For community members, your…
Sep 22, 2025 · 54:11
On today’s show, we take your questions on the tradition of clinking glasses during a wedding reception, when people ask you if you’ll baptize your baby, and whether you can…
Sep 15, 2025 · 52:40
On today’s show, we take your questions on eating with a retainer, return addresses for families with two last names, and birthday gifts for kids with two parties. For community…
Sep 8, 2025 · 46:10
On today’s show, we take your questions on gifting diamonds, overhearing racist comments, and when people ignore you in the elevator. For community members, your question of the…
Sep 1, 2025 · 58:11
On today’s show, we take your questions on eating nuts with shells, being confused for your twin, and under-ordering at a business lunch. For community members, your question of…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:07:52
On today’s show, we take your questions on tipping at gas stations, communication written by AI, and selling a hand-me-down. For community members, your question of the week is…
Aug 18, 2025 · 1:01:34
On today’s show, we take your questions on a LinkedIn request just before a job interview, how to respond to nosy questions about finances, and what to do when someone calls you…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:01:03
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether the host should drink water at a party, an unusual coffee shop conundrum, and titles for lawyers on wedding invitations. For…
Aug 4, 2025 · 58:27
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to respond when people ask what church you go to, paying for family tickets to your child’s performances, and whether it’s okay to…
Jul 28, 2025 · 56:58
On today’s show, we take your questions on a dinner party seating conundrum, switching back to a former hairdresser, and which armrest is yours at a theater. For community…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:00:59
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether a graduation announcement requires a gift, an interesting wedding text invitation, and how to use retired military titles. For…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:02:55
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to proactively handle bad guest behavior before an event, whether it’s now rude to leave a voicemail, and how to get to know the…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:15:13
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to comment on a friend’s AI-generated music, a relative who asks you to get a better gift, and commenting on an Ozempic user’s…
Jun 30, 2025 · 1:06:25
On today’s show, we take your questions on the phrase ‘this turns my stomach’, whether to jump in and defend a friend, and whether to bring a gift to a ‘no gifts’ party. For…
Jun 23, 2025 · 56:16
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to tell someone you gave to their honeymoon fund, which direction to place a folded napkin, and how to end a conversation at a…
Jun 16, 2025 · 49:35
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to proceed when someone doesn’t pay their share of a gift, how to acknowledge a divorce, and whether you can order from a…
Jun 9, 2025 · 53:55
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to tell someone about your salute for them, texting someone during a difficult time, and how to talk to someone about their…
Jun 2, 2025 · 54:29
On today’s show, we take your questions on 0rdering to-go items when you’re on the company dime, the etiquette of dancing, and a question about questions on age. For community…
May 26, 2025 · 59:12
On today’s show, we take your questions on friend requests from coworkers, when guests cancel last minute, and Pickleball court etiquette. For community members, your question of…
May 19, 2025 · 59:17
On today’s show, we take your questions on unprofessional work attire, when a guest shows up to a fundraiser with a different agenda, and whether to offer a tour of your home.…
May 12, 2025 · 55:04
On today’s show, we take your questions on issues with a group text RSVP, how to end a sympathy card, and table setting tips when you’re serving special courses. For community…
May 5, 2025 · 51:29
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to host a party for a college grad, confusion over a very casual wedding, and etiquette around prescription sunglasses. For…
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:09:24
On today’s show, we take your questions on whose name goes first on a wedding shower invitation, what to wear to a wedding in the morning and evening, and where to put your knife…
Apr 21, 2025 · 58:40
On today’s show, we take your questions on eating from a bread bowl…yum, tipping at an all-inclusive resort, and how to address members of Congress in a letter. For community…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:11:29
On today’s show, we take your questions on sitting in a salon when you’re not the customer, being asked to help host a bridal shower, and how to eat olives. For community…
Apr 7, 2025 · 58:11
On today’s show, we take your questions on who pays when a casual but meaningful lunch is scheduled, how many times you should say bless you when someone sneezes a lot, and how…
Mar 31, 2025 · 46:34
On today’s show, we take your questions on meeting the parents after being in touch virtually for years, paying for a signature cocktail at a wedding, and addressing an envelope…
Mar 24, 2025 · 53:16
On today’s show, we take your questions on bringing flowers to a book launch, using china at a wedding dinner, and only attending the visitation at a funeral. For community…
Mar 17, 2025 · 50:40
On today’s show, we take your questions on licking fingers when eating ribs, one year old birthday party thank you notes, and electronic bridal shower invitations. For community…
Mar 10, 2025 · 1:00:45
On today’s show, we take your questions on hosting a bridal shower when everyone is out of town, a classic question on knife placement when setting a table, and how to break up…
Mar 3, 2025 · 1:05:10
On today’s show, we take your questions on hosting a housewarming party, whether you can skip the baby shower and join the men, bread plate placement when setting a table. For…
Feb 24, 2025 · 1:17:39
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to initiate a handshake, walking your leashed dog around other unleashed dogs, what to write on office condolence cards. For…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:01:58
On today’s show, we take your questions on when your friends’ ticket tastes are too expensive, a coworker who always wants you to pay for lunch, and what to do when you have…
Feb 10, 2025 · 49:48
On today’s show, we take your questions on gifts for a second wedding, compliments on losing weight, water bottles in the workplace. For community members, we have a question…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:11:12
On today’s show, we take your questions on tipping for pharmacy deliveries, wedding invitation timing, and when extra people join an invitation given as a holiday gift. For…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:05:36
On today’s show, we take your questions on how long you can say Happy New Year for, an optional–or not optional?--wedding dress code, and how to handle mealtime meltdowns with…
Jan 20, 2025 · 1:01:16
On today’s show, we take your questions on where to place drinks at a formal dinner party, whether to pay the way for a child’s friend on vacation, and how to plan a family…
Jan 13, 2025 · 59:50
On today’s show, we take your questions on a casual party dress code, discussing politics over the holidays, and how to handle holiday cards when your family has multiple last…
Jan 6, 2025 · 52:15
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to check on whether someone is hosting their annual holiday dinner, whether partners are invited to couples' baby showers, and…
Dec 30, 2024 · 1:01:16
On today’s show, we take your questions on a growling family dog and a scared guest, sharing pregnancy news with someone who had a miscarriage, and when people don’t acknowledge…
Dec 23, 2024 · 53:12
On today’s show, we take your questions on when an acquaintance always complains about meals, how to tactfully leave a group chat, and the polite way to chew. For community…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:13:32
On today’s show, we take your questions on not giving out legal advice if you’re a law student, stopping people from peeking at your materials on a plane, and being asked to give…
Dec 9, 2024 · 1:02:35
On today’s show, we take your questions on see through baby shower gift wrapping, the correct response time for an email or text, and asking for help after a surgery. For…
Dec 2, 2024 · 53:05
On today’s show, we take your questions on inviting divorced couples to the same party, handling angled parking mishaps, and giving a big tip to a dog walker. For community…
Nov 25, 2024 · 49:58
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to handle unsolicited nicknames, when your downstairs neighbor gets a new sound system, and dealing with a friend who sends many,…
Nov 18, 2024 · 1:26:12
On today’s show, we take your questions on how to divide road trip expenses, how to integrate a fiance with your family, and helping a nonplussed newlywed handle thank you notes.…
Nov 11, 2024 · 50:51
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