67 Episodes

  1. Travel Chic on the Cheap: Snob-Worthy St. Tropez Tips for the Nouveau Pauvre

    Published: 8/12/2024

  2. Never be intimidated in high society again- How to talk to anyone

    Published: 7/22/2024

  3. Elegance is refusal? The art and etiquette of saying no

    Published: 7/15/2024

  4. Summer House Etiquette for hosts and guests

    Published: 7/8/2024

  5. Old money aesthetic beauty: what everyone gets wrong

    Published: 7/1/2024

  6. Inheritance woes, trophy wives, and trust fund babies

    Published: 6/24/2024

  7. Where do you summer? How to vacation like old money

    Published: 5/20/2024

  8. Packing secrets of socialites: elegant travel tips

    Published: 5/13/2024

  9. Graceful goodbyes: a funeral etiquette guide

    Published: 5/6/2024

  10. Old money rite of passage: boarding school

    Published: 4/29/2024

  11. Cue the pregnant pause: the awkward etiquette of pregnancy

    Published: 4/22/2024

  12. Airplane etiquette: fly the polite skies

    Published: 4/15/2024

  13. From old money to nouveau pauvre or rags to riches? Navigating financial ups and downs in style

    Published: 4/8/2024

  14. Secrets of old money aesthetic homes: Interior design hacks

    Published: 4/1/2024

  15. Sorry, not sorry- The delicate art of the apology

    Published: 3/25/2024

  16. Old Money vs New Money Travel, Travel Dupes, Instagram Travel, and Palm Beach

    Published: 3/18/2024

  17. The etiquette of insults: how to maintain your dignity around rude people

    Published: 3/11/2024

  18. The etiquette of dress codes, from the sublime to the ridiculous

    Published: 3/4/2024

  19. Cocktail Party Confidence: Kiki Astor's Hacks for Overcoming Social Anxiety

    Published: 2/26/2024

  20. Better to give than to receive? The etiquette of gifts and gifting

    Published: 2/19/2024

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Welcome to "Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor" – the podcast where old money meets new manners, and your Auntie Kiki spills the tea on all things etiquette, with a side of laughter and a dash of aristocratic charm! Join the illustrious Kiki Astor, author of smutty romance novels and grande dame of decorum, as she tackles your most pressing etiquette questions with the finesse of a debutante twirling at a ball. Wondering about the historical roots of fork placement or the proper way to decline a social invitation without causing a scandal? Auntie Kiki has you covered, darling! In each episode, Kiki Astor delves into the archives of social graces, uncovering the hidden gems of bygone eras and bringing them into the 21st century with a wink and a nod. Learn how to curtsy with confidence, when to deploy the subtle art of shade, and why you should never, ever drop your pedigree papers, whether it's during a soirée, a cocktail party, or in the PTA or HOA meeting. From navigating the treacherous waters of modern technology to mastering the delicate dance of small talk, Kiki Astor is here to ensure you ascend the social ladder without stepping on any well-heeled toes. So, grab your monocle, straighten your tiara, and prepare for a delightful blend of refined advice and uproarious anecdotes that will have you laughing all the way to the gilded gates of high society. Subscribe now and embark on a journey through the annals of etiquette, where Kiki Astor transforms the socially awkward into the effortlessly elegant, one podcast episode at a time. After all, darling, why be gauche when you can be gloriously graceful? 🥂 #AwkwardEtiquette #KikiAstor #MannersMatter