Were You Raised By Wolves?

Decoding "Mountain Formal," Pacifying Picky Houseguests, Sharing Sushi Platters, and More


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Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about decoding what "Mountain Formal" means on a wedding invitation, pacifying picky houseguests, sharing sushi platters, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)


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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:

  • Will wedding guests be confused by a “Mountain Formal” dress code?
  • What should you do if someone wishes you a happy birthday on the wrong day?
  • How does one respond to houseguests who complain about the brand new mattress you bought specifically for their visit?
  • Is there an established etiquette for sharing sushi?
  • What’s the right thing to do when strangers join your table at a coffee shop?


THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW

  • Puck's final monologue from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"


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