About this episode

The episode discusses etiquette questions related to cleaning up after a boss, hosting a housewarming party, and managing a difficult playdate.

On today’s show, we take your questions on how to handle being asked to clean up after your boss, housewarming party primer, and how to handle a scary movie playdate that didn’t go well. For Community Members, we've got a bonus question about how not to get crowded in the checkout line. Plus your weekly challenge, an etiquette salute from Irene, and a postscript on leadership from the cost of bad behavior. Join the etiquette community - Emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• workplace etiquette
• housewarming parties
• playdate challenges
• checkout line behavior
• leadership

Keywords

• etiquette
• cleaning up
• housewarming
• playdate
• leadership
• checkout line
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Emily Post Institute

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