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Were You Raised By Wolves?
Were You Raised By Wolves?
Nick Leighton

Editors’ Notes: “I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You... more

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Episodes

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... more

16 Dec 2024 · 44 minutes
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,... more

09 Dec 2024 · 31 minutes
Experiencing Lucha Libre, Perfecting Guest Rooms, Spying On Neighbors, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle experiencing Lucha Libre, perfecting guest rooms, spying on neighbors,... more

02 Dec 2024 · 49 minutes
Hiding From Window Washers, Riding in Rental Cars, Lowering Toilet Lids, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about hiding from window washers, riding in... more

25 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Autumn Break: Mistaking Customers for Employees, Forgetting Previous Introductions, Washing Dishes Before Returning, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

18 Nov 2024 · 25 minutes
Surviving Burning Man, Staring at Tattoos, Sending Extra Holiday Cards, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle going to Burning Man, staring at tattoos, sending extra... more

11 Nov 2024 · 47 minutes
Handling Stray Hairs, Backing out of Dinner Parties, Tipping for Strangers, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about handling stray hairs, backing out of... more

04 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Sitting on Suitcases, Going on Ghost Tours, Being Disappointed by Mahi-Mahi, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle sitting on suitcases before a trip, going on ghost... more

28 Oct 2024 · 49 minutes
Picking People's Brains, Dividing Group Gifts Fairly, Whittling Excessive Guest Lists, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about picking people's brains, dividing group gifts... more

21 Oct 2024 · 36 minutes
Holiday Break: Squeezing Grapefruits, Paying for Damaged Pans, Photographing Great Danes, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

14 Oct 2024 · 43 minutes
Savoring Soufflés, Responding to Condolence Notes, Keeping Cutlery at Buffets, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle savoring soufflés properly, responding to condolence notes, keeping cutlery... more

07 Oct 2024 · 50 minutes
Avoiding Dance Videos, Roaming Around in Robes, Enforcing Coaster Usage, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about avoiding dance videos, roaming around B&Bs... more

30 Sep 2024 · 27 minutes
Crossing the Equator, Going Apple Picking, Deciphering Bathroom Signs, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle crossing the equator, going apple picking, deciphering bathroom signs,... more

23 Sep 2024 · 43 minutes
Passing Along Discounts, Letting Toilets Mellow, Avoiding Wearing Black Tie, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about passing along discounts, letting toilets mellow,... more

16 Sep 2024 · 36 minutes
Managing Multiple Chopsticks, Behaving at Baggage Claims, Whining About Wedding Menus, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle managing multiple pairs of chopsticks, behaving at baggage claims,... more

09 Sep 2024 · 42 minutes
Holiday Break: Feeling Obligated to Babysit, Serving Sliced Lemons, Fixing Friends' Typos, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

02 Sep 2024 · 28 minutes
Holiday Break: Verifying Wedding RSVPs, Hogging Restaurant Gift Certificates, Using Hosts' Expensive Bath Products, and More

This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In... more

26 Aug 2024 · 30 minutes
Getting Passive-Aggressive with Tissues, Tossing Spoiled Food, Calling Out Rudeness, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about putting used tissues in someone's shoes,... more

19 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
Spitting Watermelon Seeds, Behaving While Bowling, Throwing Spoons on Airplanes, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating watermelon properly, behaving while bowling, throwing spoons on... more

12 Aug 2024 · 54 minutes
Demanding Gift Cards, Meeting up With Childhood Friends, Sticking Fingers in Wine Glasses, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about demanding gift cards for housewarming parties,... more

05 Aug 2024 · 34 minutes
Experiencing Finnish Saunas, Leaving Long Voice Notes, Raining on People's Parades, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle experiencing saunas in Finland, leaving long voice notes, raining... more

29 Jul 2024 · 44 minutes
Knocking on Doors, Handling Overbearing Mothers-In-Law, Cleaning Supermarket Floors, and Much More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about knocking on doors, handling overbearing mothers-in-law,... more

22 Jul 2024 · 28 minutes
Summer Break: Wearing Hats, Behaving on Boats, Remembering Song Lyrics, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

15 Jul 2024 · 45 minutes
Summer Break: Telling Cooks They're Terrible, Leaving Cash on Tables, Handling Wet Laundry, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with... more

08 Jul 2024 · 34 minutes
Sequencing Cream and Jam on Scones, Glancing at Smartwatches, Scowling at Strangers, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle putting cream and jam on scones in the correct... more

01 Jul 2024 · 35 minutes
Saying "You're Welcome" Unprompted, Cleaning up After Squirrels, Asking Wedding Guests to Bring Ice, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about saying "you're welcome" unprompted, cleaning up... more

24 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
Stealing Parking Spaces, Closing Bathroom Doors, Arriving Late to Classes, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle stealing parking spaces from coworkers, closing bathroom doors, arriving... more

17 Jun 2024 · 41 minutes
Escaping Unwanted Potlucks, Avoiding Teenaged Guests, Opting Out of Thank You Notes, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about escaping unwanted potlucks, avoiding teenaged guests,... more

10 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
Using Bouillon Cups, Surviving Book Clubs, Changing Plans on Guests, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using bouillon cups, surviving book clubs, changing plans on... more

03 Jun 2024 · 41 minutes
Memorial Day Break: Sending Wedding Cards to Exes, Being Polite to Smart Speakers, Asking People for Favors, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

27 May 2024 · 40 minutes
Faking Wedding Start Times, Asking for Gifts Back, Clipping Nails in Church, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about faking wedding start times, asking for... more

20 May 2024 · 26 minutes
Getting Things Monogrammed, Behaving at Brunch, Requesting Graduation Money, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle getting things monogrammed, behaving at brunch, requesting graduation money,... more

13 May 2024 · 43 minutes
Removing Shoes on Airplanes, Exiting Weddings Early, Welcoming Guests In, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about removing shoes on airplanes, exiting weddings... more

06 May 2024 · 25 minutes
Enjoying Petit Fours, Visiting New York City, Tracking Down Perishable Gifts, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle enjoying petit fours, visiting New York City, tracking down... more

29 Apr 2024 · 44 minutes
Stealing Hotel Rooms, Escaping Dinner Parties, Grabbing Costco Canapés, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about stealing hotel rooms, escaping dinner parties,... more

22 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
Discovering Letitia Baldrige, Handling Airport Pickups, Brushing Teeth at the Office, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle the biography of Letitia Baldrige, handling airport pickups, brushing... more

15 Apr 2024 · 44 minutes
Cordially Invited: Sara Jane Ho

Nick and Leah have cordially invited Sara Jane Ho, host of "Mind Your Manners" on Netflix, to chat about her... more

11 Apr 2024 · 21 minutes
Spring Break: Passing Salt and Pepper, Asking for Pickles, Running Into Acquaintances, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with... more

08 Apr 2024 · 50 minutes
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... more

04 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
Sharing Burgers in Restaurants, Splitting AirBNBs Fairly, Inquiring About Lip Filler, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about sharing burgers in restaurants, splitting the... more

01 Apr 2024 · 26 minutes
Eating Baguettes in France, Spitting Wine at Tastings, Returning Gifts to Guests, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating baguettes in France, spitting at winery tasting rooms,... more

25 Mar 2024 · 43 minutes
Loitering Around Toasters, Being Embarrassed by Employees, Picking Strangers' Teeth, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about loitering around toasters, being embarrassed by... more

18 Mar 2024 · 32 minutes
Identifying Salt and Pepper Shakers, Using AI for Thank You Notes, Walking Up Escalators, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle identifying salt and pepper shakers by their holes, using... more

11 Mar 2024 · 50 minutes
Taking Flowers From Funerals, Giving Guests Plastic Cutlery, Asking About People's Weight, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about taking flowers from funerals, giving guests... more

04 Mar 2024 · 29 minutes
Eating Soft Boiled Eggs, Getting A Professional Massage, Being Judgy at Airports, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating soft boiled eggs, getting a professional massage, being... more

26 Feb 2024 · 44 minutes
President's Day Break: Commandeering Televisions, RSVPing to Facebook Events, Returning Shopping Carts, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

19 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
Dressing Your Personality at Weddings, Helping People Who Trip, Giving Money to Cashiers, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about "dressing your personality" at weddings, helping... more

12 Feb 2024 · 26 minutes
Thanking Emperors for Tea, Traveling With Pets, Stealing Wipes at the Gym, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle thanking emperors for tea, traveling with pets, stealing wipes... more

05 Feb 2024 · 46 minutes
Using Squeegees in Showers, Stopping Judgy Comments, Asking Strangers for Wedding Cash, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about using squeegees in guest showers, stopping... more

29 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
Numbering Floors, Making Others Uncomfortable, Picking Teeth in Public, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle floor numbering around the world, making other people uncomfortable,... more

22 Jan 2024 · 48 minutes
Objecting to Marriages, Watching Strangers' Luggage, Asking for More Chairs, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about objecting to marriages, watching strangers' luggage,... more

15 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
Eating Napoleons, Using Annoying Email Phrases, Looking Nice on Subways, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating napoleons, using annoying email phrases, looking nice on... more

08 Jan 2024 · 52 minutes
Holiday Break: Following Dress Codes, Copying Roommates' Décor, Clearing Plates, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

01 Jan 2024 · 41 minutes
Holiday Break: Grabbing Fresher Milk, Escaping Unwanted Reunions, Returning Bad Sangria, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with... more

25 Dec 2023 · 28 minutes
Inviting Dogs Into Your Home, Lowering Gift-Giving Anxiety, Crashing Birthday Parties, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about inviting dogs into your home, lowering... more

18 Dec 2023 · 41 minutes
Watching Kalle Anka, Receiving Compliments, Bringing Empty Containers to Restaurants, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle watching Kalle Anka in Sweden, receiving compliments, bringing your... more

11 Dec 2023 · 44 minutes
Licking Yogurt Lids, Calling Stores for Help, Running Out of Dining Chairs, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about licking yogurt lids in public, calling... more

04 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
Sending Holiday Cards, Finding Bear Sculls, Dropping Umbrellas, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle sending holiday cards, finding bear skulls, dropping umbrellas, and... more

27 Nov 2023 · 50 minutes
Holding Subway Doors, Sending Preprinted Cards, Using Recycled Vases, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about holding open subway doors, sending preprinted... more

20 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
HOLIDAY BREAK: Obeying Little Signs, Coordinating Pot Lucks, Buying Concert Tickets, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

13 Nov 2023 · 47 minutes
Eating Raw Oysters, Behaving at Concerts, Tipping With Lottery Tickets, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating raw oysters, behaving at concerts, tipping with lottery... more

06 Nov 2023 · 51 minutes
Requiring Marriage Certificates, Reimbursing Acquaintances, Taking New York Taxis, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about requiring marriage certificates, reimbursing acquaintances, taking... more

30 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Using the Correct Fork, Passing on Invitations, Traveling With Dogs, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using the correct fork, passing on invitations, traveling with... more

23 Oct 2023 · 46 minutes
Breaking Apart Bananas in Supermarkets, Sending Wedding Invitations Via Text, Bailing on Dinners in Paris, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about breaking apart bananas in supermarkets, sending... more

16 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
HOLIDAY BREAK: Eating Croissants, Pretending Not to Notice, Missing Plumbers, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

09 Oct 2023 · 48 minutes
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... more

02 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Keeping Hot Sauce for Guests, Decanting White Wines, Hanging Coats on Airplanes, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about keeping hot sauce for guests, decanting... more

25 Sep 2023 · 33 minutes
Buttering Bread Properly, Going on First Dates, Ringing Bells for Service, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle buttering bread properly, going on first dates, ringing bells... more

18 Sep 2023 · 47 minutes
Replacing Lost Gloves, Arriving at Parties Too Early, Commandeering Other People’s Dates, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about replacing lost gloves, arriving at parties... more

11 Sep 2023 · 34 minutes
HOLIDAY BREAK: Celebrating Bidet Day, Living in Dorm Rooms, Withholding Pony Rides, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week... more

04 Sep 2023 · 40 minutes
Were You Raised By Wolves?
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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle buttering bread properly, going on first dates, ringing bells for service,... more