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Nick Leighton

45 minutes 40 seconds

Holiday Break: Dining Late in Spain, Taking Care of Pets, Using Toilet Bowl Brushes, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle dining late in Spain, taking care of pets, using toilet bowl brushes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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EPISODE CONTENTS
- AMUSE-BOUCHE: Dinner Time in Spain
- A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Pet Sitting
- QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Why are toilet bowl brushes so common in European bathrooms? Is it rude to cancel someone's event when you're not the host?
- VENT OR REPENT: Demanding payment when ordering, Making friends in Taipei
- CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for the waffle cones, Thanks to our monthly supporters
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- NPR: Spain Has Been In The 'Wrong' Time Zone For 7 Decades
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 196

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17 February 2025, 9:00 am
30 minutes 45 seconds

Bringing Ice to Parties, Ignoring Dungeon Masters’ Quests, Texting at the Movies, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about bringing ice to parties unprompted, ignoring Dungeon Masters' quests, texting at the movies, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:
- Is it OK to bring ice to a party without asking the hosts first?
- How do I respond to an acquaintance's texts accusing me of ghosting her?
- When playing Dungeons & Dragons, is it rude to ignore the Dungeon Master's requests?
- When using a piece of found trash on the ground to remove dog poop from your shoe, are you now responsible for the trash?
- Etiquette Crime Report: Rude behavior at the movie theatre
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- Pet ownership statistics in New York
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 255

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10 February 2025, 9:00 am
52 minutes 10 seconds

Making Introductions, Attending Super Bowl Parties, Avoiding Bad Salad Dressings, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle making introductions property, attending Super Bowl parties, avoiding bad salad dressings, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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EPISODE CONTENTS
- AMUSE-BOUCHE: Making introductions
- A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Super Bowl parties
- QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Can we talk about the perils of the double checkout line at Costco? How do I get out of eating a friend's bad salad dressing?
- VENT OR REPENT: Criticizing television shows, Noting someone's accent
- CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks to a friend, A nice review
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- "Mutual I'm Sure" from "White Christmas"
- Buc-ee's in Texas
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 254

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3 February 2025, 9:00 am
28 minutes 48 seconds

Ignoring Spouses on Airplanes, Sipping From Cocktail Straws, Using Napkins Outdoors, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about ignoring spouses on airplanes, sipping from cocktail straws, using napkins outdoors, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:
- Is it bonkers to not sit with your partner on an airplane and to not acknowledge each other for an entire flight?
- Is a cocktail straw for sipping or stirring or both?
- Is it rude to send RSVP reminders for a wedding before the RSVP deadline?
- When dining outdoors at a restaurant and given utensils wrapped in a napkin, when should we put our napkins in our laps?
- What does it mean when a party invitation says the dress code is "Dress Your Best"?
- How long do you have to keep an anniversary card from your significant other?
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- Fancy Ranch
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CREDITS
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Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 253

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27 January 2025, 9:00 am
44 minutes 51 seconds

Ordering Espresso in Italy, Asking for a Raise, Deflecting Rude Questions, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle ordering espresso in Italy, asking for a raise politely, deflecting rude questions, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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EPISODE CONTENTS
- AMUSE-BOUCHE: Ordering espresso in Italy
- A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: How to ask for a raise
- QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What's the best way to respond to rude inquiries that begin with "Can I ask you a question?" How can I decline to give out my phone number to someone who asks for it?
- VENT OR REPENT: Not returning shorts promptly, Trouble eating ramen
- CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for the free meals, Thanks for a nice lunch
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- Ichiran's Original Private Ramen Booths
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 252

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20 January 2025, 9:00 am
31 minutes 54 seconds

Remembering Wedding Anniversaries, Throwing Yourself Parties, Examining Other People's Zippers, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about remembering wedding anniversaries, throwing yourself housewarming parties, examining other people's zippers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:
- Is it rude for my boss to take home the leftovers from the office lunch he provides?
- Should you remember other people's wedding anniversaries?
- What’s the etiquette around throwing yourself a housewarming party?
- My fiancé has bad table manners and is starting a new job soon…how can this be addressed?
- What’s a lady to do when she sees a man’s zipper is down?
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- XYZ: Examine Your Zipper
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 251

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13 January 2025, 9:00 am
41 minutes 32 seconds

Holiday Break: Eating Cake With Ice Cream, Behaving in Movie Theaters, Cutting Nails in Public, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle eating cake with ice cream, behaving in movie theaters, cutting nails in public, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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EPISODE CONTENTS
- AMUSE-BOUCHE: Eating cake with ice cream
- A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Movie Theatres
- QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to send a gift with "signature required"? In a silverware drawer, should the handles go towards you or away from you?
- VENT OR REPENT: Being insufficiently annoyed, Cutting nails in public
- CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for the pilates, A nice review
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- NY Times: "90,000 Packages Are Stolen in N.Y.C. Every Day. How One Building Fought Back."
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 172

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6 January 2025, 9:00 am
48 minutes 48 seconds

Holiday Break: Buttering Bread Properly, Going on First Dates, Ringing Bells for Service, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle buttering bread properly, going on first dates, ringing bells for service, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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EPISODE CONTENTS
- AMUSE-BOUCHE: Bread and Butter
- A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: First Dates
- QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How do I let friends and family back home know I'll be vacationing nearby but won't be making a specific trip home? Should you ring a bell for service if there's a sign directing you to?
- VENT OR REPENT: Pumping water at the dog park, Eating at the theatre in London
- CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks to a fan, Thanks for breakfast
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- "Cabaret" in London
- William Hanson's website, Instagram, and podcast
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 198

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30 December 2024, 9:00 am
31 minutes 48 seconds

Holiday Break: Blasting Holiday Lights, Announcing Weddings in Holiday Cards, Reciprocating Expensive Gifts, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about blasting holiday lights, announcing weddings in holiday cards, reciprocating expensive gifts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:
- What should I do about my neighbor's too-bright holiday display?
- Is it OK to announce our wedding engagement in our annual holiday card?
- Should I feel guilty about not being able to reciprocate my wealthy brother's expensive gifts?
- Should I tell my mother-in-law that she sent a repeat gift?
- Is there a way to tell my in-laws that we contributed more to a group gift than the others?
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- Holiday display with FM radio music
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 167

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23 December 2024, 9:00 am
44 minutes 28 seconds

Celebrating Christmas With Fried Chicken, Tipping in Coffee Shops, Showing Gratitude for Gifts, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle celebrating Christmas in Japan with fried chicken, tipping in coffee shops, showing gratitude for gifts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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EPISODE CONTENTS
- AMUSE-BOUCHE: KFC for Christmas in Japan
- A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Tipping screens in coffee shops
- QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: When should you drop someone from your Christmas card list? How do you respond when people question your diet? Should you send thank you notes for Christmas presents?
- VENT OR REPENT: Coming up empty, Banging on luggage
- CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for the flight, A nice review
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 250

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16 December 2024, 9:00 am
31 minutes 50 seconds

Gifting Frozen Vegetables, Enjoying Public Restrooms, Obsessing Over Necklaces, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about gifting frozen vegetables, enjoying public restrooms, obsessing over necklaces, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:
- Our neighbors gave us a bag of frozen vegetables as a holiday present...how should we respond?
- What's the proper etiquette when boarding a plane and you missed the call for your zone or group?
- What do you do if you're excluded from a card game that you originally organized?
- How to respond when someone says to "enjoy" the bathroom?
- Etiquette Crime Report: Asking for a necklace back
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
- "Let Them" on TikTok
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton
Theme Music: Rob Paravonian

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Episode 249

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9 December 2024, 9:00 am
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