The life advice segment addresses issues related to social etiquette, such as appropriate attire for engagement parties, gift-giving, and handling social missteps.
Japanese norms around public behavior, respect for others, following rules, and social consideration are analyzed at length.
The episode explores the etiquette surrounding hosting parties, cash bars at weddings and birthday parties, and the appropriate ways to assist hosts as guests.
The podcast episodes discussed cover a range of topics related to social etiquette, such as navigating appropriate social conduct, handling personal boundaries, and being mindful of others' feelings and comfort.
For example, the episode "Are You Guilty of Telling These White (Money) Lies?" examines how seemingly harmless white lies can have financial consequences, while "The Heaviest Bag of Chips in Japan" explores cultural differences in public behavior and social consideration.
Other episodes, such as "207. How to have better conversations" and "We Come To This Place For Tragic", delve into the etiquette surrounding interpersonal communication and hosting social events.