Masking 101: The Hidden Curriculum of Being Socially Acceptable
From rehearsing small talk to decoding office jargon, this irreverent take on masking explores the unspoken rules neurodivergent people navigate daily.
Tag: Social Norms
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Tea Bag or Tea Bastard? The Secret Lives of Brewing Styles
Explore the unspoken rules of British tea-making—from milk-first chaos to biscuit betrayal. It’s not just a drink. It’s a social minefield.
The Sociology of Small Talk – Or, Why We All Hate Asking About the Weather
Exploring the awkward world of small talk – why we do it, why it feels weird, and why neurodivergent people might find it especially baffling. A sociological deep dive into the art of pointless conversation.
Breaching Experiments in the Wild: How to Cause Social Chaos with Minimal Effort
Ever wondered how fragile social norms really are? Harold Garfinkel did—and he proved it with experiments that sent people into quiet existential crises. From facing the wrong way in a lift to answering “How are you?” with honesty, here’s how to break unspoken rules and watch society panic.
Why There’s Always One Biscuit Left (and Why It’s Never About the Biscuit)
Why does the last biscuit, mince pie, or tea bag always linger untouched? Explore the unspoken rules of politeness, the psychology of sharing, and the deeper meaning behind our reluctance to take the final treat.
Things You Only Say to Your Kids but Never to Adults
When you become a parent, your vocabulary undergoes a transformation. Suddenly, you’re saying sentences that would make absolutely no sense in the adult world. From stopping them from eating random objects to enforcing hygiene rules that sound strange out loud.