Episode 487 - Gloves and Napkins
Your Awesome Etiquette podcast episode for the week, Monday joke and a etiquette extra on gloves and napkins at the table
On today’s show, we take your questions on forgetting to bring a host gift, bearing feet as a host, handling unwrapped gifts sent straight to you, and sitting or standing during a greeting when there’s an age gap. Our bonus question for Awesome Etiquette Community Members is about quick passing conversations in office hallways. Plus, your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript on gloves and napkins from the 1922 edition of etiquette
Etiquette Extra - Gloves and Napkins Cartoon
While Lizzie was reading the postscript on gloves and napkins from the 1922 edition of Etiquette, Dan was sure he remembered seeing an old cartoon on the same topic. Sure enough, a little searching produced this classic Charles Dana Gibson cartoon from the 1890s. And just in case you think Emily takes it a little too far sometimes, take a listen to the postscript while keeping this image in mind.
From casual to white tie, the online Emily Post Attire Guide is always there if you have questions about attire for different levels of formality.
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Thank you for reading our substack today and for all the good etiquette you share with us. This Monday post has a comment thread that is open to all. Please feel free to post your thoughts, etiquette questions for the podcast, podcast feedback, and salutes here. Many of you have responded to our requests for your thoughts on business etiquette and to share your wedding experiences for our book research from the special Friday post. Thank you for the submissions, and please keep them coming! As always, we learn so much from what you share. Because we base our etiquette on a combination of principles, traditions, and the actual norms of the day, there really is no Emily Post without you. By sharing your thoughts on etiquette and social and professional behavior, you keep etiquette alive and relevant today. Thank you!
Next up this week is the Thursday special. Until then, take good care.
With gratitude,
Dan and Lizzie
Happy Monday - Dad Joke from Dan
Q: "My partner said I should do lunges to stay in shape."
A: "That would be a big step forward.”
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