Apr 29, 2026 · 27 min · 15 segments
Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish. You can email your burning questions to [howto@npr.org](mailto:howto@npr.org). *How To Do…
Ian ChillagHost
Mike DanforthHostAvailable on Business plans.
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“A gentle practice for letting go.”
“An unconventional fix for stubborn nosebleeds.”
“When food symbolizes a life chapter.”
“How many custom handshakes is too many?”
“What makes a handshake truly personal?”
“Respect the shape of another’s loss.”
“A smoother greeting strategy that works.”
“Inside the pressure cooker of mat-side care.”
“When celebratory bling backfires courtside.”
“Make formal hellos feel effortless again.”