Maybe it's just that you don't know how to use social courtesy.

Oh, that's old-fashioned.

Watch how Lizzie Post and...

...act as host and hostess.

They know that courtesy means showing respect, thinking of the other person,

real friendliness. Hello. And welcome to awesome etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette

through the lens of consideration, respect, and honesty. On today's show, we take your questions

on how to ask and respond to the question of being a bridesmaid, how to

address younger kids by a title, and attending a funeral, as well as whether or not to send

a second round of flowers. For community members, we have a question about reconnecting with an

ex's family. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on the formal dinner as a follow-up.

This is from our reading of Emily Post's How to Behave, though a debutante.

All that's coming up.

Awesome, etiquette comes to you from the studios of our home offices in Vermont

and is proud to be produced by the Emily Post Institute.

I'm Dan Post Sending. And I'm Lizzie Post. Hey, Cus. Good afternoon, Lizzie Post. How are you?

You know, I'm well. It is a beautiful day. The weekend is upon us. There's a string of birthday

parties in my future. I'm looking forward to it. I forgot that you kind of

have this big birthday weekend where I might get to see you in Burlington. It's possible. It's possible.

That's really cool, though. I bet. Are you putting on your guest best behavior, my cousin?

I certainly am, and I was pretty good with my RSVPs.

I only needed reminders on one out of four, but I am excited that it's a range of birthday parties.

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