Episode 604 - One Bite At a Time

Episode 604 - One Bite At a Time

From Awesome Etiquette by The Emily Post Institute

April 6, 2026 · 1h 10m

About this episode

The episode discusses various etiquette questions including dining practices, accepting financial help, and making small talk with military personnel.

On today’s show, we take your questions on whether to cut all your meat at once or just one bite at a time, how to graciously accept a generous offer from a well-off relative to help with college costs, and how to make friendly small talk with uniformed Army personnel without accidentally overstepping rank. For community members, your question of the week is about how to navigate tight theatre rows politely—balancing North American ‘face the stage’ etiquette with European customs that favor acknowledging seated patrons as you pass. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment where Dan interviews Jennifer Winters, Executive Director of The National League of Junior Cotillions. Join the community - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Dan

Guest: Jennifer Winters

Topics covered

  • etiquette
  • family
  • college costs
  • small talk
  • theatre etiquette
  • military
  • community

Keywords

  • etiquette
  • college costs
  • small talk
  • theatre rows
  • military
  • family
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The National League of Junior Cotillions, The Emily Post Institute

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