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 hosting a bridal shower when everyone is out of town,

a classic question on knife placement when setting a table, and how to break up with your long-term cleaning person.

For community members, we have a question about kids' birthday party, gift-giving, and a dilemma that ensued.

Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a post-group segment where we explore how

your behavior can be used in service of your community.

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.

Lizzie Post, it's so good to be with you.

You too. It's a very bright sunshine. It's cold again, but it's a very bright

sunshiny day. It's really lovely. I'm enjoying the Vermont winter when we get a little

bit of sunshine mixed with our mid-March thaw.

What was that?

Early March thaw?

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