DeepSummary
The podcast episode begins with Alison Roman and her guest Catherine Cohen exchanging praises for each other's work. They then take their first caller, Erin, who is having issues with her new neighbors constantly parking in the middle of the street, blocking access for trash collection. Alison and Catherine advise Erin to politely and directly talk to the neighbors, expressing understanding while explaining the parking situation.
The next caller, Jenna, seeks advice on making new friends in Washington D.C. since she has a remote job and is at a different life stage than her coworkers. Alison and Catherine suggest sitting at restaurant bars, attending comedy shows or other social activities she enjoys, hosting a party with her neighbors, and being open to friend dates.
Alison and Catherine then field some rapid-fire questions from callers on topics like using preserved lemons, rinsing rice before cooking, and trends they dislike in restaurants. They also discuss Alison's recent marriage and Catherine's desire for a classic New York wedding.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Approach neighborly conflicts with politeness, directness, and a positive attitude to resolve issues.
- Make new friends by engaging in social activities you enjoy, being open to friend dates, and exuding positive energy.
- When cooking, use the whole lemon unless specified otherwise, and rinse rice before steaming to avoid stickiness.
- Have nuanced perspectives on dining trends and practices like charging for bread and preserving ingredients properly.
- Embrace contrarian views and don't be afraid to go against the grain on trends.
- Appreciate recommendations and word-of-mouth, as they can have a meaningful impact.
- Be open to quirky questions and engage the audience in a lighthearted, relatable way.
- Cherish long-lasting friendships while being open to making new connections as life changes.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “And that word of mouth really means so much to me. It's like when someone gives an earnest recommendation, it can change the world.“ by Catherine Cohen
- “You're having a good time. People are gonna wanna spend time with you. And, like, asking people out on friend dates can be so weird because you're like, how do you do that? But I also started doing that, like, in my older age and just being like, oh, let's go to dinner. Let's do the thing.“ by Alison Roman
- “Charge me. It's worth it. I don't expect anything for free, but if you're gonna charge me, better be good.“ by Alison Roman
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Episode Information
Solicited Advice with Alison Roman
Alison Roman / Talkhouse
10/19/23