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by Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
“I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he and cohost Leah 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 episode, Leighton, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, and Bonnema, a comic/writer, share practical advice on how to navigate a wide range of situations, from the serious to the whimsical—whether they tackle interrupting excessive talkers, establishing healthy boundaries with coworkers, or the proper way to eat Cheetos. When they developed the show in 2019, Leighton and Bonnema had one goal in mind: to have empathy for other people. Their informal conversations tackle
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- 2 days ago32 min
Spinning Lazy Susans, Saying "Bless You" After Sneezes, Lying to Telemarketers, and More
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 impolite to talk about money? Is it OK to eat buffet food while still in line, or do you have to return to your table first?VENT OR REPENT: Answering calls from unknown numbers, Standing ovationsCORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks to Libby, Thanks for the fun gameTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWCircumambulating Buddhist TemplesYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 314See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Driving Coworkers Home, Asking About Allergens, Calling Your Husband By Name, and More
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 allergens when ordering without holding up everyone in line behind me?How many messages can I send to a potential guest before I start being rude?When is it appropriate to start referring to my husband by name instead of as "my husband"?Should a child call me by my title when I prefer to be called by my first name?Is it OK to text a thank-you for a wedding gift now and send the physical thank-you note after the wedding?THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW"Slash Metal" by HelluloidYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 313See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Second Helpings: Loitering Around Toasters, Being Embarrassed by Employees, Picking Strangers' Teeth, and More
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 or visit ask.wyrbw.comQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What is the etiquette regarding using a communal toaster at a breakfast buffet?What do I do about my employee who embarrassed me in front of a visitor?On an airplane, should the person at the aisle get up immediately or stay seated until their row is next to leave?Who's responsible for removing K-Cups from a coffee machine?Bonkers: A stranger picking your teethTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWK-Cups on WikipediaYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Support our show through PatreonSubscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple PodcastsCall, text, or email us your questionsFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterBuy some fabulous official merchandiseCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 219See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago31 min
Second Helpings: Sequencing Cream and Jam on Scones, Glancing at Smartwatches, Scowling at Strangers, and More
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 visit ask.wyrbw.comEPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: Putting cream and jam on sconesA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: PicnicsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to look at a smart watch notification? What do you do in a restaurant when a stranger comments on the amount of food you've ordered?VENT OR REPENT: Clarifying the past, A rude sales callCORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks to a friend, A nice reviewTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWQueen Elizabeth II and sconesYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Support our show through PatreonSubscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple PodcastsCall, text, or email us your questionsFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterBuy some fabulous official merchandiseCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 232See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 29, 202642 min
Motoring with Manners, Sharing the Sidewalk, Charging Guests for Pizza, and More
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 invites you over for pizza night, should you expect to chip in? Is there a polite way to express ride preferences to a driver who clearly doesn't care what your preferences are?VENT OR REPENT: Parking in intersections, Being told to "smile more"CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: A group effort, A nice letterTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWPasseggiataYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 312See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 22, 202631 min
Rescinding Getaway Invitations, Staking Unwanted Yard Signs, Choosing the Right Stationery, and More
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 I have to let my hosts pay for dinner out when I'd rather treat them?Can I back out of being a wedding plus-one now that I know my partner is in the wedding party?What should I do when a political candidate puts a sign in my yard without my permission?Which stationery should I use for a thank-you note to my employer?THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWA4 PaperYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 311See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 15, 202639 min
Flying the Danish Flag, Ducking Out of Weddings, Roasting in Cocktail Attire, and More
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 visit ask.wyrbw.comEPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: The Danish flagA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Leaving weddings without saying goodbyeQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it gauche to bring food from the restaurant next door to eat at a different restaurant with your family? Are men still expected to wear jackets for an outdoor wedding during a heatwave?VENT OR REPENT: Not using turn signals, Rescheduling phone callsCORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for the filming help, Thanks for the bakery suggestionsTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWHusum Red Pied (Red Pig)JUNO the Bakery in CopenhagenYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 310See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 8, 202625 min
Ending Endless Brunches, Dealing with Double Dippers, Greeting Bus Riders, and More
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 visit ask.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 politely correct a guest who double dips into a communal dish?How do you respond to fellow churchgoers who scold you for missing services?What do you do when you've been receiving a stranger's group texts for years and never spoke up?What are some good greetings for a bus driver in a small college town?THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWRamekinsYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 309See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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About Were You Raised By Wolves?
“I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he and cohost Leah 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 episode, Leighton, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, and Bonnema, a comic/writer, share practical advice on how to navigate a wide range of situations, from the serious to the whimsical—whether they tackle interrupting excessive talkers, establishing healthy boundaries with coworkers, or the proper way to eat Cheetos. When they developed the show in 2019, Leighton and Bonnema had one goal in mind: to have empathy for other people. Their informal conversations tackle
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