# Were You Raised By Wolves?

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Official site: https://www.wereyouraisedbywolves.com/
Author: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Episodes: 360

## Resource

Editors’ Notes: “I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he and cohost Leah Bonnema look into the many sticky social situations we all face. “With each of the questions that we get, from the bonkers to the ordinary, I always try to take a step back and ask, ‘What are the bigger principles here?’ I'm always looking for topics that help us make a larger point.” In each episode, Leighton, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, and Bonnema, a comic/writer, share practical advice on how to navigate a wide range of situations, from the serious to the whimsical—whether they tackle interrupting excessive talkers, establishing healthy boundaries with coworkers, or the proper way to eat Cheetos. When they developed the show in 2019, Leighton and Bonnema had one goal in mind: to have empathy for other people. Their informal conversations tackle a mix of personal topics, viewer questions, and the occasional historical fact with warmth and positivity and humor. Leighton views this approach as an antidote to a lot of the negativity he sees in the online world, w…

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## Episodes
- [Second Helpings: Loitering Around Toasters, Being Embarrassed by Employees, Picking Strangers' Teeth, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/second-helpings-loitering-around-toasters-being-embarrassed-by-employees-picking-strangers-teeth-and-more) — 2026-07-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [Second Helpings: Sequencing Cream and Jam on Scones, Glancing at Smartwatches, Scowling at Strangers, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/second-helpings-sequencing-cream-and-jam-on-scones-glancing-at-smartwatches-scowling-at-strangers-and-more) — 2026-07-06T08:00:00+00:00
- [Motoring with Manners, Sharing the Sidewalk, Charging Guests for Pizza, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/motoring-with-manners-sharing-the-sidewalk-charging-guests-for-pizza-and-more) — 2026-06-29T04:00:00+00:00
- [Rescinding Getaway Invitations, Staking Unwanted Yard Signs, Choosing the Right Stationery, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/rescinding-getaway-invitations-staking-unwanted-yard-signs-choosing-the-right-stationery-and-more) — 2026-06-22T08:00:00+00:00
- [Flying the Danish Flag, Ducking Out of Weddings, Roasting in Cocktail Attire, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/flying-the-danish-flag-ducking-out-of-weddings-roasting-in-cocktail-attire-and-more) — 2026-06-15T08:00:00+00:00
- [Ending Endless Brunches, Dealing with Double Dippers, Greeting Bus Riders, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/ending-endless-brunches-dealing-with-double-dippers-greeting-bus-riders-and-more) — 2026-06-08T08:00:00+00:00
- [Asking About Brian, Living With Homeowners Associations, Redirecting a Birthday Gift, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/asking-about-brian-living-with-homeowners-associations-redirecting-a-birthday-gift-and-more) — 2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00
- [Second Helpings: Sitting on Suitcases, Going on Ghost Tours, Being Disappointed by Mahi-Mahi, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/second-helpings-sitting-on-suitcases-going-on-ghost-tours-being-disappointed-by-mahi-mahi-and-more) — 2026-05-25T08:00:00+00:00
- [Finding Cat Hair in Food, Picking People's Brains, CCing the Wrong Person, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/finding-cat-hair-in-food-picking-people-s-brains-ccing-the-wrong-person-and-more) — 2026-05-18T08:00:00+00:00
- [Receiving Black Napkins, Squatting in Strangers' Kitchens, Slurping Smelly Foods, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/receiving-black-napkins-squatting-in-strangers-kitchens-slurping-smelly-foods-and-more) — 2026-05-11T08:00:00+00:00
- [Outrunning Your Friends, Bragging About Possum Sweaters, Renaming Your Coworkers, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/outrunning-your-friends-bragging-about-possum-sweaters-renaming-your-coworkers-and-more) — 2026-05-04T08:00:00+00:00
- [Earning Girl Scout Badges, Washing Strawberries in Soda Fountains, Whisking Away Cake Plates, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/earning-girl-scout-badges-washing-strawberries-in-soda-fountains-whisking-away-cake-plates-and-more) — 2026-04-27T08:00:00+00:00
- [Outing AI Videos, Evicting Lingering Guests, Reserving Paper Towels, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/outing-ai-videos-evicting-lingering-guests-reserving-paper-towels-and-more) — 2026-04-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [Decoding Different Cultures, Pursuing Dry Cleaners, Blasting Techno Music, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/decoding-different-cultures-pursuing-dry-cleaners-blasting-techno-music-and-more) — 2026-04-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [Second Helpings: Removing Shoes on Airplanes, Exiting Weddings Early, Welcoming Guests In, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/second-helpings-removing-shoes-on-airplanes-exiting-weddings-early-welcoming-guests-in-and-more) — 2026-04-06T08:00:00+00:00
- [Second Helpings: Eating Baguettes in France, Spitting Wine at Tastings, Returning Gifts to Guests, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/second-helpings-eating-baguettes-in-france-spitting-wine-at-tastings-returning-gifts-to-guests-and-more) — 2026-03-30T08:00:00+00:00
- [Leaking Phone Numbers, Venting About Registries, Requesting the 'Man of the House,' and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/leaking-phone-numbers-venting-about-registries-requesting-the-man-of-the-house-and-more) — 2026-03-23T08:00:00+00:00
- [Very Special 300th Episode Extravaganza](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/very-special-300th-episode-extravaganza) — 2026-03-16T08:00:00+00:00
- [Getting Married on Fridays, Putting In-Laws to Work, Singing Foreign National Anthems, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/getting-married-on-fridays-putting-in-laws-to-work-singing-foreign-national-anthems-and-more) — 2026-03-09T08:00:00+00:00
- [Closing Letters Properly, Feeding Finicky Visitors, Blinding Fellow Drivers, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/closing-letters-properly-feeding-finicky-visitors-blinding-fellow-drivers-and-more) — 2026-03-02T09:00:00+00:00
- [Dropping State Names, Double-Thanking for Gifts, Arriving at Funerals Early, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/dropping-state-names-double-thanking-for-gifts-arriving-at-funerals-early-and-more) — 2026-02-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [Second Helpings: Faking Wedding Start Times, Asking for Gifts Back, Clipping Nails in Church, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/second-helpings-faking-wedding-start-times-asking-for-gifts-back-clipping-nails-in-church-and-more) — 2026-02-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [Herding Sheep in Iceland, Watching Hockey Respectfully, Hailing Cabs in Winter, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/herding-sheep-in-iceland-watching-hockey-respectfully-hailing-cabs-in-winter-and-more) — 2026-02-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [Waiting on Forgotten Gifts, Noticing New Wigs, Gossiping About Monarchs, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/waiting-on-forgotten-gifts-noticing-new-wigs-gossiping-about-monarchs-and-more) — 2026-02-02T09:00:00+00:00
- [Jumping Over Babies, Asking Callers to Announce Themselves, Giving Plants Without Pots, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/jumping-over-babies-asking-callers-to-announce-themselves-giving-plants-without-pots-and-more) — 2026-01-26T09:00:00+00:00
- [Dressing for Vague Galas, Pushing In Dining Chairs, Taking Cookies Prematurely, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/dressing-for-vague-galas-pushing-in-dining-chairs-taking-cookies-prematurely-and-more) — 2026-01-19T09:00:00+00:00
- [Apologizing in Mongolia, Speaking for Other People, Lying to Waiters, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/apologizing-in-mongolia-speaking-for-other-people-lying-to-waiters-and-more) — 2026-01-12T09:00:00+00:00
- [Enduring Dishes You Dislike, Managing Ungrateful Gift Recipients, Acknowledging Victories Without Praise, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/enduring-dishes-you-dislike-managing-ungrateful-gift-recipients-acknowledging-victories-without-praise-and-more) — 2026-01-05T09:00:00+00:00
- [Second Helpings: Ordering Espresso in Italy, Asking for a Raise, Deflecting Rude Questions, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/second-helpings-ordering-espresso-in-italy-asking-for-a-raise-deflecting-rude-questions-and-more) — 2025-12-29T09:00:00+00:00
- [Second Helpings: Watching Kalle Anka, Receiving Compliments, Bringing Empty Containers to Restaurants, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/second-helpings-watching-kalle-anka-receiving-compliments-bringing-empty-containers-to-restaurants-and-more) — 2025-12-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [Setting Dessert Cutlery Correctly, Attending New Year’s Eve Parties, Deflecting Donation Requests, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/setting-dessert-cutlery-correctly-attending-new-year-s-eve-parties-deflecting-donation-requests-and-more) — 2025-12-15T09:00:00+00:00
- [Curbing Phones at Dinner, Inviting Near-Strangers to Baby Showers, "Participating" in Hot Air Balloon Trips, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/curbing-phones-at-dinner-inviting-near-strangers-to-baby-showers-participating-in-hot-air-balloon-trips-and-more) — 2025-12-08T09:00:00+00:00
- [Pluralizing Names on Cards, Tipping Mariachi Bands, Wrapping Other People's Gifts, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/pluralizing-names-on-cards-tipping-mariachi-bands-wrapping-other-people-s-gifts-and-more) — 2025-12-01T09:00:00+00:00
- [Offering Unsolicited Botox, Photographing Hospital Patients, Using Pre-Divorce Stationery, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves-606513/offering-unsolicited-botox-photographing-hospital-patients-using-pre-divorce-stationery-and-more) — 2025-11-24T09:00:00+00:00

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