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    • Celebrating Mom with Whole Foods Market on Mother's DayShop for premium Mother's Day gifts, beautiful flowers, and delicious desserts at Whole Foods Market for unbeatable savings. Don't forget the importance of a good night's sleep and consider a Sleep Number smart bed for individualized comfort.

      This discussion highlights the importance of treating mom exceptionally well on Mother's Day and the best place to shop for her special day is Whole Foods Market. With unbeatable savings on premium gifts, beautiful flowers, and delicious desserts, Whole Foods offers a wide range of options to make mom feel cherished. Additionally, the conversation touches upon the significance of a good night's sleep and the Sleep Number smart bed, which allows individualized comfort for better sleep. Lastly, the discussion covers various everyday dilemmas, including etiquette questions and navigating personal relationships, offering valuable insights and solutions.

    • Supporting Charities and Personal StrugglesThe group, known for their improv skills, discussed their personal struggles and their commitment to various charities, showcasing their compassionate side.

      During their conversation, the group discussed various charities they support, including Children in Need for polio victims and Theatre Aid for AIDS awareness among theater workers. Jordan mentioned his personal struggle with the cost of living crisis. The group joked around and shared memories of their past experiences, such as the "Jinx" game and audience interaction during their shows. Michael struggled to find a suitable shirt and tie for his wedding, and Jordan teased him about it. The group also discussed the challenges of preparing a wedding speech, particularly for someone who is used to improvising in their daily life. Michael considered incorporating audience interaction into his speech, similar to their tour shows. Despite the light-hearted banter, the group's conversation highlighted their compassionate nature and their commitment to supporting various causes.

    • Disappointments and Unexpected GuestsThe speaker faced unexpected changes during wedding preparations, including the absence of draft beer and an unwanted guest, but remained optimistic about the event

      During a conversation about wedding preparations, the speaker revealed that there would be no draft beer on tap at the venue, despite his request. He also mentioned adding an unexpected guest, Jonathan from 3 Counties Radio, to his table due to a past offense. The speaker expressed disappointment about the lack of draft beer and the addition of a guest who had previously offended him. He also shared his frustration about the dropping standards at their radio station during the summer months. Despite the unexpected changes, the speaker remained optimistic about the wedding and the opportunity to connect with various guests.

    • Considering Seating Arrangements for a WeddingEnsure comfortable seating, avoid seating foes, encourage mingling, serve meal soon after ceremony, make effort to speak to others during drinks reception, no set rules for same-sex weddings (except bathrooms)

      When organizing a seating plan for a wedding, it's important to consider the dynamics of each table and ensure that everyone is comfortable and happy with their seating arrangements. From the discussion, it was suggested that tables of 8 or 10 are common, but there may be instances where smaller tables are necessary. It's also important to avoid seating people who don't get along next to each other and to encourage mingling during the drinks reception. Another key point discussed was the timing of the meal and the importance of having it soon after the ceremony to avoid guests getting too hungry or drunk before the meal. Additionally, it was mentioned that from an etiquette standpoint, guests should make an effort to speak to people they won't be sitting next to during the drinks reception. Furthermore, the discussion touched upon the lack of rules regarding seating arrangements for same-sex weddings, with the exception of bathroom usage. Overall, the conversation emphasized the importance of creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests at the wedding.

    • Accepting New Traditions in Changing Social ContextsIt's important to be open-minded and adaptable when it comes to traditions and etiquette, especially in changing social contexts.

      Etiquette can evolve and adapt to new situations. In the context of the discussion, the question was raised about whether female guests can wear white to a wedding between two men. The speaker, who was initially unsure, reflected on the tradition behind the rule and concluded that it's acceptable for guests to wear white if there isn't a bride in a white dress. The conversation then shifted to a humorous anecdote about the speaker headbutting a nun on the tube, which led to a discussion about different religious orders and their attire. The incident did not result in any serious harm, and the nun forgave the speaker. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of being open-minded and adaptable when it comes to traditions and etiquette, especially in changing social contexts.

    • Finding joy and humor in life's experiencesLife's experiences, whether mischievous or unexpected, can bring joy and humor. Embrace the moments and find meaning in the laughter.

      Everyone has experiences and moments in their lives that they look back on with humor and nostalgia. These experiences can range from mischievous childhood pranks to unexpected accidents. For instance, at age 16, the speaker lied to his mother about drinking and at age 32, he headbutted someone. However, the speaker also shared lighter moments, like playing darts and telling jokes with friends. One of these jokes, about Bill and Ben, was even considered appropriate for telling at a wedding. The conversation also touched on various topics such as Mother's Day, cool facts, and even a brief mention of getting married on stage. Overall, the conversation showcased the importance of finding joy and humor in life's ups and downs.

    • Unexpected changes in plansUnexpected events can alter the course of our plans, but it's essential to remember that it's normal and to adapt accordingly.

      People sometimes make pacts or plans for future events, like a wedding ceremony during a performance, but unexpected situations can arise and change the outcome. For instance, in this discussion, William and Jordan had planned to get married on stage during their tour, but no one cheered for William in the wedding dress, so they both became "bridlers" or wedding guests instead. Regarding Philip's question, he had an embarrassing experience during a massage session when he got an unwanted erection, and he's unsure if he should return to the same masseuse. The panelists suggest that masseuses are likely used to such situations and that Philip should wait a bit before deciding whether to go back or not. They also encourage anyone with similar experiences or horror stories to share them for a potential bonus episode.

    • Discussing appropriate age for listening to sensitive podcasts within familiesAge appropriateness for sensitive podcasts depends on individual family values and comfort levels, but experts suggest 16 or 18 as a safer age.

      Communication and setting boundaries are important when it comes to sensitive topics, even within families. The Hartington family, who are new to the "Help I Sext My Boss" podcast, shared their experience of bonding over the podcast but also expressing concerns about their 15-year-old daughter's exposure to adult themes. They asked for the experts' opinions on an appropriate age for listening to such content. The speakers in the discussion agreed that 16 or even 18 might be a safer age, but ultimately, it depends on the individual family's values and comfort levels. The speakers also shared personal stories about their own experiences with parental boundaries and the importance of being aware of what children are exposed to. The discussion also touched upon the importance of open communication and setting boundaries to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and informed.

    • Unexpected situations can lead to embarrassment, but finding humor can help minimize the negative impactOwning up to embarrassing moments and finding humor in the situation can help minimize negative impact. Professional online presence is important.

      Sometimes, unexpected situations can lead to embarrassment, but owning up to them and finding humor in the situation can help minimize the negative impact. Kat shared her love for a film set in the nineties, describing the wealth and beautiful homes, but also mentioning the challenging relationships within the family. Josh experienced an embarrassing moment when his old team name appeared on his Zoom account during a work meeting, causing a stir among his colleagues. Instead of dwelling on the embarrassment, Kat and Josh's fiancé found humor in the situation and suggested Josh should own it. Both stories illustrate that while we may face awkward situations, finding the humor and not letting it consume us can help us move forward. Additionally, the discussion touched on the topic of film preferences and the nineties, as well as the arrival of new team members and the importance of having a professional online presence.

    • Handling sensitive situations with in-lawsApproach in-law concerns with sensitivity, communication, and openness. Involve all parties in the conversation and remember that every situation is unique.

      When dealing with a complex situation involving potential inappropriate behavior from a father-in-law towards your mother, it's important to approach the situation with sensitivity and communication. The line between friendly flirtation and something more serious can be blurry, especially when there are emotional and familial dynamics involved. Max's situation with John, his girlfriend's father, and his mother, highlights the importance of open communication. Max had noticed John's behavior towards his mother and raised his concerns with her, but she saw nothing wrong with it. Max felt that John was taking things too far and becoming more attached to his mother than he realized. One possible solution suggested in the discussion was for Max to speak to his mother and express his concerns. Another suggestion was for Max to involve his girlfriend, Ruby, in the conversation. It was also suggested that Max and his mother could be invited for dinner at John and Ruby's house, in order to involve John's wife in the conversation and potentially clear up any misunderstandings. Ultimately, it's important to remember that every situation is unique and requires a thoughtful and considerate approach. If you find yourself in a similar situation, it may be helpful to communicate openly and directly with those involved, while also being sensitive to their feelings and perspectives.

    • A surprise awaits on Sexton My Boss' wedding day bonus episode and Mother's Day shopping at Whole Foods and 1800flowersListen to Sexton My Boss for a podcast surprise, shop Mother's Day deals at Whole Foods for Prime members and 1800flowers for heartfelt gifts

      Sexton My Boss, a podcast, will be releasing a special episode on a wedding day bonus episode, where they have a surprise in store for listeners. You can engage with them through their social media channels or visit their website for more information. Additionally, Whole Foods Market and 1800flowers.com are great destinations for Mother's Day shopping, offering unbeatable savings and heartfelt gifts to celebrate the special occasion. At Whole Foods Market, you can find premium gifts, beautiful flowers, and delicious desserts with discounts for Prime members. 1800flowers.com is known for its love and dedication to helping you celebrate all life's special occasions with your loved ones. Both brands prioritize delivering smiles and making every occasion memorable. So, mark your calendars for the podcast episode and Mother's Day shopping at these trusted brands.

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    019: What are Womens' role in weddings? (Women's Day special)

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    As many of you know, Women’s Day started in the early 90s, as a movement when women wanted to speak up for their rights. It was a very strong and impactful movement. But in my mind, when I was younger, it was just a fun and joyful, spring-feeling holiday, with lots of flowers! In Hungary on this day boys would bring flowers to the girls at school. It was little bit like Valentine’s Day in America... When you are expected, but not required, to bring presents to everybody in class. Same way the boys had to bring flowers to all of the girls.

    Celebrating women, womanhood

    In many parts of the World there’s still a lot of inequality, where women are still fighting for their rights. So I wanted to raise a little awareness about where we stand in the World as women. To celebrate us, who need to juggle between motherhood, running the household, having a happy marriage, finding our carrier and passion, feeling accomplished in our life, and finding our place in this world. Knowing what we can do, and what we’re capable of achieving.

    Since I often talk about weddings, I thought this would be fun topic. To discover some wedding tradition origins that positioned women and the bride in a specific way. What did they have to do, and what were they not allowed to do?

    Let’s see what equal opportunities and equality we had to fight for, when it comes to the wedding day

    Some of these traditions are so old, that they aren't part of our weddings anymore. But then there are some traditions that got modified to a more sentimental, romantic meaning. Not so evil, like it used to be originally.

    Knowing these traditions will let you decide if you want to keep them or not. Maybe you’ll just have a good laugh out of this and incorporate them anyway. Because really, weddings are all about celebrating and having fun. I don’t think we should take these too seriously, but it’s good to know where are these traditions coming from.

    I’ve already talked about a couple of wedding planning topics that are expected from a specific gender in our society. For example the ‘Proposal traditions’, where men are expected to proposes to the women. Or I wrote about ‘Name changing after your marriage’ which is something that’s required from the woman in most countries.

    Women were used as objects on the wedding day, and they were literally a transaction between the father and the husband.

    1, Handing over the bride

    Women really did not have much to say about the wedding day. Most often not even to choose their husband, let alone planning the whole wedding. The girl was owned by her father, and when it was time to get married, it was a transaction between father and husband. That’s where the tradition of handing over the bride comes from.

    Today we do that more to honor our father. It carries a sentimental meaning as you say goodbye to your old life. So don’t panic if you didn’t know about this origin, or if you feel horrible wanting to have your father walk you down the aisle.

    2, Veil and first look

    In many cultures the bride would wear white dress, and a veil over her face to hide. They would even cover her whole body to symbolize her modesty and untoucheness. But the true reason for covering her was so in these arranged marriages the husband couldn't see who he’s marrying. Which is crazy!

    For the same reason the first look was happening at the actual ceremony.

    These days ‘first looks’ before the ceremony are really popular. I think they originated from photographers, who wanted you to see each other before the ceremony and have some good pictures of it. At the same time, seeing the bride before the wedding was considered a bad luck.

    3, Bridesmaids

    In the old tradition bridesmaids would wear the same dress as the bride, because people believed that this way they would confuse the evil spirits, who then wouldn't know which one is actually the bride.

    4, Toasts and speeches

    In most weddings it’s usually the men, (father or husband) who speaks up to give a toast after the ceremony. This comes from when women were not allowed to speak up.

    5, Groom carrying the bride over the threshold

    The groom would pick up and carry the bride over the entrance, because they believed that with the bride’s feet the evil spirit would slip into their new house. So that’s why he had to lift up his wife.

    6, Honeymoon

    This tradition comes from the times when the husband would take away the bride for months, hiding her from the family. Most often the wife wasn’t allowed to come out until she got pregnant.

    7, Something borrowed

    In the American tradition brides would borrow something old to wear on them during the wedding, as a good luck. These days it’s usually grandma’s jewelry or something like that. But long time ago the bride would have to wear an another woman’s underwear, who already had children. Well, to bring good luck for fertility. So that's also a little bit creepy, I would say!

    8, Bouquet and garter tossing (two of the worst traditions for women in my opinion!)

    Since the bride was considered lucky on her wedding day, all the guests would want to get some of that luck by tearing a piece of her dress off. To distract the attacking guests, she would throw the bouquet it the crowd.

    The garter toss originated from when the couple would have a ‘bedding ceremony’, right after saying the vows. They had some witnesses who watched them too. The husband, to show their successfulness, had to throw the wife’s undergarment in the crowd. Creeeeepy!

    Don’t freak out, if you’re planning to have a garter toss! I know that these days lots of brides are trying to shy away from this tradition for that reason. But if you find it fun and entertaining, then why not?! Now days it’s all about having fun with the people you’re celebrating with.

    All of these traditions used to be long time ago. And if you as a woman and a bride feel like you want to wear a veil (not because your husband never saw you before), or you want to have a bouquet (not because you smell bad), or you want your dad to hand you over to your husband (it’s not a transaction anymore), or for any other reason… If you want to follow the tradition, do it! My goal is not to discourage you.

    Hungarian weddings

    In Hungary we also have some traditions specific to the bride. One of them is wearing a red dress after midnight (yes, we celebrate until sunrise). The other one is stealing the bride during the reception. Groom then would have to find her and pay as an exchange.

    What about same-sex marriages?

    It was interesting for me to think about how these traditions play out when there isn’t any specific gender role. In same-sex marriages, when there are two brides getting married, what are some of these old traditions that are not applicable? For example the veil or bouquet is doable, that’s easy. But then there are some rituals that come from man owning the women, or man being in control of everything. So it’s really interesting to look into wedding tradition origins when there is no man getting involved.

    So, what is really considered a non-traditional wedding?

    These traditions go back for so long, and most of them have a pretty weird, creepy and twisted origin. Especially the way they treated women, and the kind of things brides had to do. But in modern days if you don’t do these traditions, if you modify them, or leave something out, then you’re wedding automatically becomes non-traditional. So it’s really interesting how we are treating these traditions in our life. Isn’t it?! Throughout everything! In one way we’re trying to be very traditional, but in other ways we’re finding different alternatives. Without really thinking about the true meaning behind it. Without considering if it’s just an outdated heritage, or something that we modified for our own enjoyment and convenience.

    The modern wedding planning is for women!

    Let’s jump back to our modern age, and talk about what is the woman’s role in the wedding planning today. With all the media and society there is so much pressure on women when it comes wedding planning.

    After you get engaged, it feels like everybody is asking you million questions. All of a sudden you need to make tons of decisions. Timelines, to dos, what to buy, how much money to spend, which vendors to pick… And the reality is, your fiance, your groom is not expected to play any role in the wedding planning. So I would want to encourage you to have this conversation with your partner. How could the two of you divide the tasks. Make sure that both of you are equally involved.

    Marriage is about two people. You and your partner have to work the same way on your marriage, on your relationship, as a parent, as a homeowner. Pretty much on anything in your life. You’ll have to make decisions together. So do the same for your wedding planning. It’s good practice to accomplish something together, before starting your life together.

    Don’t let traditions be in charge. Don’t feel like everything that needs to be done has to lay on your shoulders. Let your groom be involved! Everything is pretty much doable as a team, right? That’s how you should start your marriage anyway!

    And for all of us multicultural couples

    Beside these crazy wedding traditions and wedding roles, our planning gets even more complicated. When we have to blend multiple traditions together. (And I know there are many cultural traditions that I didn’t talk about here.) But I think a good way to start is to rethink what these traditions truly represent. Where do they come from, and why are we doing them? After that, you can decide if you want to implement it into your wedding or not.

    Is there a tradition that comes from your partner’s side that you are unfamiliar with? Is there something that you want to implement, want to honor? Maybe a heritage you don’t want to be associated with. If you just think it’s something that sounds pretty fun and enjoyable to do, and you don’t care where it comes from, then that’s fine too! You do you!

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