# Episode 616 - Group Text Step Back

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Podcast: [Awesome Etiquette](https://stenobird.com/podcast/awesome-etiquette-853272)
Published: 2026-06-29T17:07:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3503

## Resource

On today’s show, we take your questions on how to gracefully step back from a family group text during a difficult time without seeming uncaring, what a new grandchild should call a step-grandmother who joined the family later in life, and whether it’s truly poor etiquette to say “Congratulations!” when someone gets engaged. For Community Members, your bonus question is about e-bike safety etiquette. Plus your weekly etiquette challenge, an etiquette salute from Allie, and a postscript segment on Hostesses from Emily’s first edition of Etiquette. Join the community - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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