People are being downright weird about Lizzie's laugh and the long intros. If it isn't for you, move on! The show is meant to feel like a conversation between friends about everyday etiquette, and it absolutely does. I'm glad Lizzie feels comfortable on her OWN SHOW to express herself. If you're looking for a more strictly professional reading, try the audiobook version of their books.

The host, Lizzie, talks while she giggles, and it has been very annoying that I could not pay attention to the topics discussed.

Love the show, but Lizzie, your laughing and giggles are just a bit too much. By a bit, I mean a lot. I had stop listening for a while, I came back 6 months later and the giggles and laughter are still there. Here and there is okay, but it’s constant and almost makes it impossible to get through an episode. Sadly, because of that I will have to unsubscribe (again). I’ll check back in 6 months to see if the giggles has subsided. Happy New Year.

I’ve listened to this podcast for a while now. I took an extended break because Lizzie’s incessant giggling was beyond irritating. Often, the giggling happens at inappropriate moments and numerous reviews have mentioned this issue. She either cannot help it or will not address it. Either way, I’m out…had high hopes the giggling issue would be resolved or at the very least, improved. If you can get past this issue, there are usually good takeaways. I did enjoy the etiquette shoutouts at the podcast end.

For years, I’ve tried to find an alternative to this show. Lizzie’s frequent laughing and comments towards Daniel’s suggestions are emasculating. As a feminine woman, it’s hard to stomach. Unfortunately, there isn’t a show that offers this level of information towards etiquette. So, I try to endure the interactions as best as I can.

The subject matter and content is useful and interesting, IF you can get past Lizzie’s constant laughter and giggling. Dan has a voice made for radio, and effectively relays content and information. Lizzie, on the other hand, could benefit from some coaching (and lots of editing.)

…and it needs an editor. As a normal guy spending more and more time at fancier and fancier tables, my notes to you are cut this thing down to a tight, well produced, 20 minutes and you’ll have a top ten hit. Wide audience. Nobody needs an hour mish-mash vaguely about the rules of table / society, but there is a gaping need for the essentials. Cut the banter between the well-intentioned but uncharismatic hosts and tighten this thing up. Rooting for you!’

I really like the content of this show and think the two hosts are knowledgeable and articulate. I don’t mind the “long” answers because they are legitimately exploring the nuances of a subject. But I agree with those who find Lizzie’s giggling annoying. She seems unwilling or unable to control it. So I’m addressing my comments to other reviewers who say it’s snarky, unkind or even sexist to object. Well, it’s not. If you want to be an effective host, you need to be aware of how your speaking style comes across. Her constant giggles at inappropriate times doesn’t sound natural or professional, especially for someone who promotes good manners and agreeable behavior around others. Most listeners would object to a host who displayed excessive bad grammar, mispronunciation, mumbling, repetition, “like”, hemming and hawing, “uh’s,” etc. Her giggles are no different and there’s no reason to give her a pass because she can’t manage her communication. Sounds matter and extraneous sounds get in the way.

For someone who espouses to be an expert on etiquette, Lizzie is obnoxious and her high-pitched voice and laughter are squeaky and grating. She overpowers Dan quite frequently. And Dan sometimes can barely be heard. Maybe if Lizzie slowed down and calmed her voice—and they hired a sound engineer—i could bear to continue to listen.

I’m surprised at how disappointing this podcast is. Sooo many reviewers have mentioned the constant giggling, the excessive verbal “foreplay” at the beginning of each episode and the out of touch responses, yet, it continues with no end in sight. I don’t understand why you have not taken any of it to heart, except that you just aren’t that interested in your own podcast. I also am disheartened to hear you constantly giving the “perpetrators” the benefit of the doubt. I just listened to an episode about telling people they look tired and a response was not even given. Instead, you gave weak reasons why they must have had good intentions. The insight is just not there. No reason to keep listening.

Lizzie sounds like a drunk two year old! She is the farthest from “Etiquette”! Absolutely disgraceful! Emily Post would be turning in her grave!

For those uncomfortable navigating the sticky situations of life, or wanting to step up their social skills game, this podcast is a treasure trove. I recommend especially if you are planning a wedding and find yourself in constant cringe. The reason I only gave them 3 stars is that one of the hosts, Lizzie, is constantly giggling to the point I have to sometimes turn it off because it is so distracting. They are cousins and repeatedly call each other “cuz” which I find super annoying. You may not even notice these things. Without them, I would award 5 stars. (I took a break because I couldn’t bear the giggling any more. Just tried again… sadly, as many vapid giggles as ever.)

As a woman, who has been married for 42 years, and was raised by a single parent with 6 children, I appreciate your response to rating this podcast…specifically about planning/hosting weddings. Good manners and social etiquette is not just for the elite. I agree the emphasis should be more about planning the marriage and not the wedding. One can plan a simple wedding without breaking the bank. I wish you many years of happiness and grace to get you through tough times. God bless!

Awesome Etiquette is definitely one of my favorite podcasts and has been for several years. Lizzie and Dan are lovely individuals with two very different but complementary personalities. There are rare moments I find myself disagreeing with a stance they take or advice they dispense—but the moments are so rare that I can count them on one hand in the span of the 300+ episodes I have listened to. Their advice is intelligent, practical, thoughtful, and as timeless as etiquette advice can be. I feel a warmth in each episode, and I truly love hearing their voices. There is a sense of community without things getting too noisy. I have learned so much from their work and content. The basis of respect, consideration, and honesty changed my life, and not in a gimmicky way but in a lasting and meaningful way. I’m a Post fan for life!

I’ve listened to this podcast for many years now. It’s an easy (if not occasionally cheesy) listen that I’ve learned a good amount from. Considering this is an etiquette podcast, however, it’s a bit shocking how often Lizzie interrupts Dan mid-sentence. The multiple “sorrys” and excessive giggling that usually follow make it seem that she’s aware of the issue yet still hasn't done anything to address it. It can lead to some awkwardness and tension that I think the show would be better off without.

The background noise from their “home studios” and the wildly different volume levels between the show content and their ads show a lack of consideration for their listeners.

This podcast would be much better without the constant and unnecessary laughter from Lizzie. I’m assuming it’s a nervous tic but wow is it ever annoying because it JUST NEVER ENDS! Also, the “do you know what I mean?” She said it twice in the same comment during the last podcast. Why?!? Arrrggg. At least she doesn’t have vocal fry! Whew!

I enjoy listening each week, but often feel that the advice can be out of touch. I get it — we’re keeping the tradition of Emily Post alive — and yet I think it’s also important that we consider how things need to evolve and change over time. I often find the conversations about weddings to be really difficult to listen to. I come from a middle class family and, while my parents generously contributed what they could, it was extremely difficult to put a “traditional” wedding together within our budget (much less pull out all the stops to ensure we covered all our etiquette bases). Ultimately we invited 18 guests and that was that. Lizzie and Dan — weddings really ARE about the couple getting married. Weddings are about the love two people share and the commitment they are making. I believe that guests should feel grateful to be invited to witness and, if they can’t graciously attend and appreciate what the couple has put together, simply decline. It’s okay if there’s not a receiving line. It’s okay if the menu is pizza and beer (sounds awesome, actually). Let’s get rid of etiquette that is elitist and exclusive. My wish is that certain components of etiquette and advice can evolve to be more accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstance.

If anyone is in need of etiquette, it’s those who have left petulant reviews. Bullying a grown woman for laughter is absurd. On par with men advising women to smile, even. Why are you policing her tone? Let’s hear your off the cuff podcast intros. I’ll be sure to grade them with a giant red pen, in public and without apology. Change nothing, Lizzie Post. You are lovely.

I love the subject of this podcast, but I have had to stop listening because Lizzy does not know podcast etiquette. I think both these folks are nice, smart people. Why can’t she stop the giggling? So many reviewers have TOLD her what her cousin would probably like to say. Get a grip. Do some self-review. Make some changes. Do you need me to prepare you a sample script, Daniel, to help you address this?

This has been my comfort listen for years. It’s cathartic.

The hosts clearly care about others and about helping us all navigate our increasingly alienated and complicated world with kindness. I turn to the show for useful information and tips, but also for a gentle respite from the shouty and disrespectful atmosphere so common in media today. The audience questions they tackle and the sample scripts they offer apply to broader issues in my life. Listening to Awesome Etiquette makes me a more thoughtful person and reminds me to notice the goodness in others.

I have your 100 yr anniversary Post Etquette book and love it!!! I want to love these Podcast but there is wayyyyyyy too much goofing around. Pls get to your points and don’t overtalk it. I have to fast forward over a lot of what you both say bc it’s so unnecessary and not interesting. Pls do the etiquette points which is so useful to Listeners

Dear Lizzie and Dan, Thank you for the podcast and all of your thoughtful advise, as our world needs it. I’m writing to say I very strongly disagree with a part of your advise to the person who is upset they got invited to a wedding. First, it is presumptuous of them to thing that 20 years later, something they said to someone, possibly in the heat of the moment, it surrounding something of a personal nature is still being discussed now, to a generation that clearly doesn’t know or wasn’t a part of whatever happened. Forgiveness is for YOU not the other person and perhaps it’s time to forgive and have peace as being a part of a family and extended family means you are still a part until you pass. Please consider your kids or their kids should not have to carry your grudge as it is not fair as many people WANT to know their family relationships extended or otherwise. Consider other people have the right to feel differently about things than you do and for them to thank you for your advise yet be upset instead of taking it in the kind gesture it was means they are clearly not listening. We cannot chose for other people how they feel but we CAN choose how we respond and take in what other people do. The writers life will be much more peaceful if they view others as coming from a kind place, regardless of the circumstances. Not responding is clearly rude. The invite was probably from someone who IS thinking good thoughts about family and is at very joyous time in their life. Please don’t bring your family drama into it. A simple note to congratulate them and kindly decline the invite is all that is needed. Please don’t use this time as a way of asserting your family preferences of no contact. It’s not about you. The things we regret are being rude irme unkind. We never regret being kind. If you do it signals unhealed trama You need to deal with and stop nursing it along, making everyone else have to deal with it. I say this as a survivor, forgiver and a person who has compassion for the person and doesn’t want them stuck with an open wound. Please consider they can completely ONLY have contact with young family relation and not the other offending part (if it was sexual abuse) 20 years ago etc. and as you do you can relay your preferences of no contact and they can be your liaison for future events. Thank you for considering my thoughts as I been through it and still in it. Sincerely, Overcoming

Informative but too much at times. I’ll literally skip several minutes per question. Lizzie definitely can stop giggling; it’s too much for a 40 something. She can also stop calling Dan coz all the time. We know you’re related. Move on.

I agree with the prior Reviewer. The podcast is great. I love their feedback & the subjects covered. Yet Lizzie’s nervous laughter gets in the way of her delivery & presentation. She should work on letting that go.

This is a very nice podcast, and offers good etiquette advice. Lizzie’s nervous laughter is distracting-she’s lovely when she’s just talking. It would be great if she would take this constructive criticism- the Pod would be 5 stars

I find myself becoming impatient with the unnecessary chitchat at the beginning of the show - and annoyed by Lizzie Post’s constant giggling throughout. Other listeners have mentioned it but those comments doesn’t seem to make a difference. Has great potential but needs some serious streamlining.

I do enjoy the show. It’s a bit drawn out at times

Lizzie and Dan are so easy to listen to. Their kindness, warmth, and years of etiquette experience and knowledge make this a weekly listen for me. Love it!

I’ve been listening to this podcast for years now and absolutely love how Lizzie and Dan approach etiquette. They take a very realistic and thoughtful approach to sticky etiquette situations that we’ve all wondered about. They’re tone and attitude around etiquette is comforting and a reminder that we’re all doing our best to be good people in this world. We don’t have to be perfect all of the time!

Good premise for a podcast. However, it’s so drawn out and boring! “Are You Raised by Wolves” is 5 stars for sure because at least that show is informative, funny and entertaining. Plus the hosts on that show have amazing chemistry.

This review is my thank you note to Lizzie and Dan for hours of wisdom, encouragement, and kindness. I can’t say enough good things about my new favorite podcast, Awesome Etiquette. I was so inspired by listening to the most recent episode I started working my way through the back catalog. I’ve leared so much! The lessons here extend far beyond the practical “which fork to use” and into topics such as: how to have difficult but meaningful conversations, appropriate boundary setting in challenging relationships, and generally how to be a kinder person. Their tone is gentle and encouraging. They never make you feel scolded for not already knowing “the rules”, but instead have an air of “yay, we can all do better together!”. It’s a welcome change of pace from divisive and depressing news and an empowering reminder that a kinder world starts with each of us.

Lizzy and Dan’s advice has helped me navigate the world with more caring and consideration. I appreciate hearing their thought process as they tackle tough etiquette questions and they’re openness in identifying how etiquette evolves and adapts with the times. Thank you both!

I’m a huge fan of another etiquette pod, were you raised by wolves, so decided to give this one a try. I like the show overall and enjoy the hosts. I think some of their advice is questionable but it’s still fun to hear them talk through situations. They do seem to have quite a strong and arguably anti-science take on covid, especially covid and children. Regardless of their viewpoints I think they’ve covered the subject at this point and should avoid bringing it up nearly every episode.

A bride had written in because her Grandma had invited family that were not invited to an intimate wedding over Zoom. Not only that, they were having a viewing party, which completely violated the intimate wedding plan. The bride’s mother had said she would have to accept it, though the bride was clearly not happy with that or she wouldn’t have been seeking advice. We can assume she wanted a way to navigate out of the situation. Both presenters advised that she should just accept the situation. As well as invite more people on the groom’s side to balance it out. I was in utter shock. That is just horrendous advice. No bride should have people at her wedding that she doesn’t want. She is completely within her right to inform the people she didn’t want there that it was a small wedding and it wasn’t the grandma’s place to invite people. And wouldn’t most people want to check with the bride before accepting if they got an invitation from a third party anyway? So that they didn’t do that speaks to their lack of regard. If they would have a problem with the bride’s wishes, who cares if they feel offended. No one should have to be a doormat to keep the peace, especially on your wedding day.

Worthwhile topic overall. Format of answers are too long and rambling. Could use some tightening up so more material could be covered. Some answers are very OCD.

In a world where civility isn’t the first thought this podcast is great at reminding us how to be respectful, kind and a good human.

New Edit: it was exciting to find out there is a new version of Emily post’s Etiquette- until I heard Lizzie saying “Mix Alwaysa Good Guest” and “Mix Good Guest this” and “Mix Good Guest that.” Do Lizzie and Dan truly not know how utterly ridiculous that is? “Mx” is not and never will be a thing, so please just stop it. It’s Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., or no title. Those already cover everyone. The etiquette advice given in this podcast, but I've found myself dreading listening to it. Lizzie's constant giggling while trying to talk has become so annoying that I'm considering unsubscribing. In the July 6 episode she read a question but giggled so much that she was nearly unintelligible while reading The question and during her responses (the person talked about his girlfriend liking Taylor Swift and playing her music non-stop during quarantine). I've noticed that a lot of other reviews mention the constant giggling but it seems clear that Lizzie either doesn't read the reviews or has chosen not to address her annoying vocal tic, as there has been no improvement. What a shame, as it's driving listeners away.

Lizzie and Dan bring a modern practical touch to the subject of etiquette. I really like their kind approach and reminder to always give others the benefit of the doubt that they mean well. Highly recommend!

Episode 352 : an agonizing ten minutes go by and no illuminating content whatsoever. Respectfully, no one wants to hear about your children. That’s the most boring subject on the planet to everyone but you. Let’s talk etiquette— not “ my cute kid is three...”. Dull

I listened to this podcast for the very first time today and I did enjoy the information. However, I felt that it took too long to get to the actual information. They start the show by talking about things that don’t really help the listener and honestly as a listener I didn’t care for the small talk they start with.

I found this podcast through a friend and have really fallen in love with it. I’ve been listening for about 4 years and am always learning new things. I cannot recommend it enough if you’re looking to improve your social, dining, gift giving,... really any kind of etiquette. Dan and Lizzie cover anything and everything and I love it! Thanks for producing such a great podcast with amazing information. We can all have consideration, respect and honesty for our fellow human beings.

I’ve listened to every episode- Lizzie and Dan, descendants of the First Lady of Etiquette, Emily Post, have created this fun, very current resource for being out best selves while living in our challenging times They focus not on the “rules” but put a positive spin on why and how to treat each other with respect, courtesy and honesty. It’s so refreshing whether it’s a COVID, family, business or technology question. The podcasts fly by as they answer listener questions providing insight into how to address difficult relationship situations. You’ll love it- and it’s fun to discuss with everyone from your kids to grandparents!

Lizzie and Dan bring a lightness to an important topic. Just because we live in a more casual world, we needed not lose sight of the three principles of etiquette - consideration, respect and honesty, and these two bring these guiding principles to each episode with humor and knowledge. Thank you, Lizzie and Dan!

I don’t want to be rude. But maybe this can be taken as constructive feedback. Dan is lovely to listen to. Litzy constantly giggles and laughs, even when nothing is funny. I find myself cringing, dreading it. I’ve only recently subscribed, and I’ve listened because I love the topic - but her intense voice, and inappropriate laughter, will lead me to unsubscribe unless this changes. There is help available for those of us that need guidance with public speaking.

Excellent podcast, a truly bright spot in my week! I give $2 a month and listen to the Patreon RSS feed- ad free!!!

Keep it brief, peeps!

I am not that into podcasts, but I have very much enjoyed this one. Dan and Lizzie’s personalities are lovely and I love the bits of personal information that they sprinkle into the program. Their advice is golden! It’s true that their ads have become a little long, but I don’t mind it because 1) the ads are relevant to me and I looked into the products based on their recommendations 2) they have a very inexpensive ad-free version 3) they work hard to make the actual content excellent.

Completely ruins the otherwise great content bc it’s so frustrating to listen to. Etiquette would include not infuriating your listeners I would think. Finally unsubscribing it’s insufferable