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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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00:25:32

Waiting on Forgotten Gifts, Noticing New Wigs,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/02/02

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about handling forgotten Secret Santa gifts, noticing a coworker's new wig, gossiping about monarchs, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What should you do about a Secret Santa who never gave you a gift?Should you acknowledge a

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00:41:01

Jumping Over Babies, Asking Callers to Announce...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/01/26

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle El Colacho, asking callers to announce themselves, giving plants without pots, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:El Colacho (Baby-Jumping Festival)A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Using new call screening technologyQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How do we

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00:35:17

Dressing for Vague Galas, Pushing In Dining Chairs,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/01/19

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about dressing for galas when the invitation is vague, pushing in chairs after dining, taking cookies prematurely from buffets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What should one wear to a bank gala with a vague “Disco Jungle”

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00:41:33

Apologizing in Mongolia, Speaking for Other People,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/01/12

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle apologizing in Mongolia, speaking for other people, lying to waiters, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:Apologizing in MongoliaA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Email etiquette basicsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Is it rude to tell an old colleague I said

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00:26:11

Enduring Dishes You Dislike, Managing Ungrateful Gift...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2026/01/05

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about enduring holiday dishes you dislike, managing ungrateful gift recipients, acknowledging victories without praise, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What should you do if your mother-in-law keeps making you a special

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00:42:54

Second Helpings: Ordering Espresso in Italy, Asking...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/12/29

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! his 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 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.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or

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00:40:46

Second Helpings: Watching Kalle Anka, Receiving...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/12/22

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 watching Kalle Anka in Sweden, receiving compliments, bringing your own empty food containers to restaurants, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or

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00:44:58

Setting Dessert Cutlery Correctly, Attending New...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/12/15

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle setting dessert cutlery correctly, attending New Year's Eve parties, deflecting donation requests, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:Setting dessert cutleryA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:New Year's Eve PartiesQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How do you

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00:26:33

Curbing Phones at Dinner, Inviting Near-Strangers to...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/12/08

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about curbing phones at dinner, inviting near-strangers to baby showers, "participating" in hot air ballon trips, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 should I deal with dinner guests who use their phone at the table?What should I

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00:35:50

Pluralizing Names on Cards, Tipping Mariachi Bands,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/12/01

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle pluralizing names on holiday cards, tipping Mariachi bands, wrapping other people's gifts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: Pluralizing names on holiday cardsA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Mariachi bandsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it OK to send

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00:28:15

Offering Unsolicited Botox, Photographing Hospital...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/11/24

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about offering unsolicited botox, photographing hospital patients, using pre-divorce stationery, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 rude to offer unsolicited Botox services to friends?Should we ask our hosts what time a baptism

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00:43:09

Adding "Carriages" to Invitations, Making Animal...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/11/17

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle adding "carriages" to invitations, making animal sounds at dinner, alleging underbaked brownies, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:"Carriages" on invitationsA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Handling etiquette grey areasQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What

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00:27:26

Selling Soap to Wedding Guests, Eating Wine Corks,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/11/10

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about selling soap to wedding guests, eating wine corks, tipping hospital valets, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written 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 tacky to sell soap at your wedding?What is the etiquette for eating your wine cork?When should you give

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00:43:26

Spotting Americans Abroad, Declining to Go Horseback...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/11/03

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle spotting Americans abroad, declining to go horseback riding, singing on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:The American LeanA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Turning around with subtletyQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to assume someone's

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00:26:55

Decoding "Mountain Formal," Pacifying Picky...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/10/27

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 hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Will wedding guests be confused by a “Mountain Formal” dress code?What

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00:38:15

Second Helpings: Enjoying a Fika in Sweden, Staying...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/10/20

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 enjoying a fika in Sweden, staying at bed and breakfasts, telling guests what not to bring to your party, and much more.

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00:28:11

Second Helpings: Picking the Correct Utensil for Mac...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/10/13

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 picking the correct utensil for mac and cheese, spelling like an Australian, lingering in stores after they're closed, and much more.

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00:35:00

Wiping Fingers With a Yubifuki, Dining at...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/10/06

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using a yubifuki in sushi restaurants, dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, calling strangers "pal," and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:Yubifuki (指拭き)A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Michelin-starred DiningQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Is it OK to call

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00:27:29

Hosting Surprise Houseguests, Correcting Misspelled...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/09/29

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about hosting surprise houseguests, correcting misspelled signs, sending late sympathy cards, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What’s the best way to handle being surprised by four extra houseguests?When is it appropriate to tell a

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00:47:04

Discovering Bone Dishes, Enduring Waiting Rooms,...

Were You Raised By Wolves? ·

2025/09/22

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using bone dishes, enduring waiting rooms, texting wedding thank-yous, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE:Bone DishesA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE:Waiting RoomsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What’s the etiquette of holding elevator doors while you’re

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