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Were You Raised By Wolves?

Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema

Editors’ Notes: “I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton,cohostand producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he andcohostLeah Bonnema look into the many sticky social situations we all face. “With each of the questions that we get, from the bonkers to the ordinary, I always try to take a step back and ask, ‘What are the bigger principles here?’ I"m always looking for topics that help us make a larger point.” In each

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00:47:23

Shuffling Mahjong Tiles, Snubbing Wedding Officiants,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/10/05

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle playing mahjong, snubbing wedding officiants, saying "good job" to diners, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:PasseggiataA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:MahjongQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What should I do after learning I'm not invited to the reception at

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00:34:07

Tricking Guests Into Catering, Giving Bone-Crushing...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/09/28

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about tricking guests into catering, giving bone-crushing handshakes, guessing American mealtimes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How did I go from invited guest to unpaid catering staff in the span of three emails?What can I say

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00:36:51

Banning Wedding Gifts, Lingering Over Menus, Clipping...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/09/21

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle banning wedding gifts, lingering too long over menus, clipping toenails on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:The fish knifeA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Putting "No gifts" on wedding invitationsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How long is too long

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00:25:12

Battling in Cruise Ship Laundry Rooms, Escaping Bad...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/09/14

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about battling in cruise ship laundry rooms, escaping bad breath, duplicating potluck dishes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Is it OK to use two washing machines at once in a cruise ship laundry room?How do you leave a

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00:30:53

Second Helpings: Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/09/07

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 answer listener questions about dodging requests from mothers-in-law, playing unfortunate baby shower games, neglecting to disclose when you're serving half-caf coffee, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we

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00:50:53

Second Helpings: Spitting Watermelon Seeds, Behaving...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/08/31

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 eating watermelon properly, behaving while bowling, throwing spoons on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visitask.wyrbw.comEPISODE

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00:39:53

Using Knife Rests, Spamming Everyone You Know,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/08/24

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using knife rests, spamming everyone you know, pocketing hotel slippers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:Knife restsA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:When your email account is sending spamQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How to respond to a lack of

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00:31:21

Lending Fancy Waffle Makers, Witnessing Coffee Shop...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/08/17

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about lending fancy waffle makers, witnessing coffee shop meltdowns, demanding raisins from coworkers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:When should I have asked a former friend to return the fancy waffle maker I lent her?What should

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00:42:02

Turning Tables, Finding Lost Wallets, Boxing Up Free...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/08/10

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle the lost art of "turning the table," finding lost wallets, boxing up free birthday desserts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:Turning the tableA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Finding lost walletsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Is it rude for someone to ask

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00:23:29

Vetoing Unpleasant Mahjong Players, Excluding Free...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/08/03

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about vetoing unpleasant mahjong players, excluding free alcohol at birthdays, getting caught without toilet paper, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How do I avoid adding an unpleasant person as the fourth player in a mahjong

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00:32:37

Spinning Lazy Susans, Saying "Bless You" After...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/07/27

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle spinning lazy Susans, saying "bless you" after sneezes, lying to telemarketers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: Lazy SusansA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Saying "bless you" after sneezingQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How can I tell a coworker that it's

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00:33:31

Driving Coworkers Home, Asking About Allergens,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/07/20

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about driving coworkers home, asking about allergens, calling your husband by name, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Was it rude for my coworker to ask me for a ride home so her teenage son could have the car for the day?How can I ask about

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00:30:55

Second Helpings: Loitering Around Toasters, Being...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/07/13

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 answer listener questions about loitering around toasters, being embarrassed by employees, picking strangers' teeth, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW

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00:31:37

Second Helpings: Sequencing Cream and Jam on Scones,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/07/06

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 putting cream and jam on scones in the correct order, glancing at smartwatches, scowling at strangers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or

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00:42:34

Motoring with Manners, Sharing the Sidewalk, Charging...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/06/29

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle motoring with manners, sharing the sidewalk, charging guests for pizza, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: Emily Post's "Motor Manners: The Bluebooklet of Traffic Etiquette"A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: SidewalksQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: When someone

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00:31:09

Rescinding Getaway Invitations, Staking Unwanted Yard...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/06/22

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about rescinding weekend getaway invitations, staking unwanted yard signs, choosing the right stationery, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What should I do when someone I'm dating gives my spot on a trip away before I have time to accept?Do

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00:39:37

Flying the Danish Flag, Ducking Out of Weddings,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/06/15

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle flying the Danish flag, ducking out of weddings without saying goodbye, roasting in cocktail attire, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:The Danish flagA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Leaving weddings without saying goodbyeQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Is it

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00:25:46

Ending Endless Brunches, Dealing with Double Dippers,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/06/08

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about ending endless brunches, dealing with double dippers, greeting bus riders, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How do you handle a fellow diner whose constant storytelling stretches a meal to three hours?As a host, how do you

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00:39:41

Asking About Brian, Living With Homeowners...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/06/01

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle asking "Where is Brian?", living with homeowners associations, redirecting a birthday gift to a different recipient, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:Where is Brian?A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Homeowners AssociationsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Is it

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00:46:09

Second Helpings: Sitting on Suitcases, Going on Ghost...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/05/25

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 sitting on suitcases before a trip, going on ghost tours, being disappointed by mahi-mahi, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or

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