Editors’ Notes: “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 a mix of personal topics, viewer questions, and the occasional historical fact with warmth and positivity and humor...
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episode 161: Asking for Doggie Bags, Sharing Train Outlets, Bringing Your Own Water, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about asking for doggie bags in restaurants, sharing the power outlets on trains, bringing your own water when you're a houseguest, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)
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QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:
- Is it OK to ask for a to-go box at a restaurant?
- Is it rude for a friend to invite me over for dinner and then charge me for the groceries?
- What are the rules about sharing outlets on the Acela train?
- What do you do if you're a guest in someone's home and don't like the taste of their tap water?
- Aftermath: Birthday activities that are "cold, wet, and in the middle of the night"
THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW
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- Nozomi Shinkansen on Wikipedia
- Bioluminescent Kayaking on YouTube
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CREDITS
Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
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Episode 161
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