# Social Etiquette on The No Agenda Show

Social Etiquette comes up in 46 chapters across 40 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 46
- **Episodes:** 40
- **Discussed:** April 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Social Norms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-norms.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hygiene.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [Aging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aging.md), [Airplane Etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 46

### Social Etiquette and the Stay Safe Greeting

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 23:19–26:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/social-etiquette-and-the-stay-safe-greeting.md

The common pandemic-era greeting "stay safe" is criticized as annoying and performative. Alternative retorts are suggested, including "under his eye" (a reference to The Handmaid's Tale) or "stay safe with Jesus" to intentionally end the conversation. The hosts experiment with different ways to mock the phrase in everyday social interactions.

Keywords: [stay safe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stay-safe.md), [handmaid's tale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handmaid-s-tale.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), religious greetings

### Airplane Etiquette and the Peanut Fisting Habit

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 1:35:30–1:36:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/airplane-etiquette-and-the-peanut-fisting-habit.md

A specific "annoying" behavior observed on airplanes involves passengers shaking a handful of peanuts in a closed fist to eat them one by one. The host describes the visual and auditory experience as "nasty" and "obscene." This social observation is shared as a common point of frustration during air travel.

Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [social observation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-observation.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md)

### Birds Aren't Real and Phone Addiction

- **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-09
- **Time:** 50:18–55:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/birds-aren-t-real-and-phone-addiction.md

A discussion on the "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy theory serves as a critique of modern phone addiction and its impact on interpersonal communication. The hosts argue that delayed responses caused by "thumb typing" on smartphones are the true cause of relationship friction rather than a lack of interest in birds. The segment references the 1963 song "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen as a humorous retort to the social media trend.

Keywords: [birds aren't real](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birds-aren-t-real.md), the trashmen, [phone addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phone-addiction.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), boundary violations

### Social Etiquette, The Sister Gag and Mother-in-Law Relationships

- **Episode:** [1664: Friendshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-30
- **Time:** 2:25–4:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring/chapter/social-etiquette-the-sister-gag-and-mother-in-law-relationships.md

A discussion regarding a classic social maneuver dubbed "the sister gag" explores the effectiveness of complimenting an older woman by asking if she is her daughter's sister. The conversation shifts to personal anecdotes about maintaining positive relationships with mothers-in-law. One host reflects on his successful relationship with his wife Mimi's mother, attributing it to a commitment to being supportive.

Keywords: [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), mother-in-law, [mimi dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-dvorak.md), family relationships, [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md)

### Aging and Social Etiquette, Adam Curry Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1633: Noise Machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1633-noise-machine.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-11
- **Time:** 1:05:04–1:06:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1633-noise-machine/chapter/aging-and-social-etiquette-adam-curry-anecdote.md

A personal anecdote from a restaurant in Fredericksburg, Texas, highlights the social transition into being perceived as an "elder." The interaction involved a server showing deference to age, sparking a discussion on the different ways people in their 70s react to being called "young man" or "dude."

Keywords: [aging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aging.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), [elders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elders.md), [personal anecdote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-anecdote.md)

### Movie Theater Etiquette, Transmalice Agenda Update

- **Episode:** [1576: Disease X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-27
- **Time:** 2:29:01–2:32:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x/chapter/movie-theater-etiquette-transmalice-agenda-update.md

A TikTok creator's defense of talking loudly during movies is used to illustrate a perceived decline in public social norms. This leads into the "Transmalice Agenda Update," a recurring segment featuring various jingles that mock the aggressive promotion of gender ideology in media and education. The hosts express confusion over conflicting listener reports regarding whether the *Barbie* movie supports or subverts these cultural trends.

Keywords: cinema etiquette, [barbie movie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbie-movie.md), transmalice agenda, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [cultural commentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-commentary.md)

### Pronoun Etiquette and Social Discomfort

- **Episode:** [1558: Mediatized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1558-mediatized.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-25
- **Time:** 51:56–53:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1558-mediatized/chapter/pronoun-etiquette-and-social-discomfort.md

The hosts discuss strategies for responding to the use of preferred pronouns in professional settings. Suggestions include telling individuals not to worry about pronouns because they won't be discussed with others, or expressing that the topic of pronouns makes one feel "uncomfortable" to flip the social dynamic.

Keywords: [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), [workplace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace.md), [communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md)

### Social Etiquette, Egg Carton Memes, and Online Trolls

- **Episode:** [1443: Elon Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-17
- **Time:** 22:26–26:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich/chapter/social-etiquette-egg-carton-memes-and-online-trolls.md

A discussion on social etiquette covers the use of terms like "hun" in retail environments and the rise of specific online insults, such as sending empty egg carton memes to women to mock declining fertility. The segment addresses the psychological impact of "swarming" by trolls and the resulting security concerns for public figures.

Keywords: huns, fertility memes, [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolls.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md)

### NPR Guide to Safe Hugging and Pandemic Etiquette

- **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-14
- **Time:** 1:24:31–1:35:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/npr-guide-to-safe-hugging-and-pandemic-etiquette.md

NPR featured a multi-part series on the "etiquette" of hugging and handshaking during the pandemic. The segments suggest "shimmying" to gauge comfort levels and asking for vaccination status before physical contact. The hosts ridicule the advice as "psychotic" and "exasperating," arguing it fuels unnecessary social anxiety and germaphobia.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), covid etiquette, [hugging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugging.md), [handshakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handshakes.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md)

### Millennial Social Behavior, Grocery Line Etiquette

- **Episode:** [1343: McClintock Effect](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1343-mcclintock-effect.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-02
- **Time:** 1:41:11–1:45:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1343-mcclintock-effect/chapter/millennial-social-behavior-grocery-line-etiquette.md

An anecdote about a grocery store encounter in the Berkeley area serves as a critique of millennial social behavior and non-confrontational attitudes. The host described an instance where a young woman refused to cut ahead in line despite having only one item, interpreting it as a sign of being "over-socialized" or "under-socialized" in public. The discussion suggests that younger generations may perceive simple acts of kindness from older individuals with suspicion or confusion.

Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), grocery store, non-confrontational, [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md)

### Social Etiquette, Vaccination Status Inquiries and "Brogan" Archetype

- **Episode:** [1338: Forever Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-15
- **Time:** 13:40–16:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars/chapter/social-etiquette-vaccination-status-inquiries-and-brogan-archetype.md

Travelers in Mexico frequently asked strangers about their vaccination status, a behavior characterized as a new and somewhat rude social norm. The discussion also identifies a specific physical archetype of American men dubbed "Brogans," modeled after Joe Rogan, featuring shaved heads and over-pumped physiques.

Keywords: [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), brogan, [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md)

### Raucous Behavior at French Laundry and Bucca di Beppo Closure

- **Episode:** [1297: Going Bananas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-26
- **Time:** 39:43–42:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas/chapter/raucous-behavior-at-french-laundry-and-bucca-di-beppo-closure.md

New details emerge regarding Governor Newsom's dinner, suggesting the party was so loud and raucous that other patrons began filming, leading the restaurant to close them in a private room. Separately, the hosts note the permanent closure of the Bucca di Beppo location in San Francisco.

Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [french laundry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-laundry.md), bucca di beppo, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md)

### Dutch 1.5 Meter Society and Airplane Snack Etiquette

- **Episode:** [1252: Agitprop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1252-agitprop.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-21
- **Time:** 2:15:51–2:19:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1252-agitprop/chapter/dutch-1-5-meter-society-and-airplane-snack-etiquette.md

The Netherlands is moving to codify the "1.5 meter society" into permanent law, a move that critics argue will destroy social norms like hugging and cheek-kissing. Protests against these measures and the "Dragnet" surveillance laws are planned in The Hague. On a lighter note, John C. Dvorak expressed his annoyance with the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on airplanes, calling it a breach of public decorum.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), 1.5 meter society, [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), dragnet laws, [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md)

### Mark Rutte, Handshaking Ban Gaffe in Netherlands

- **Episode:** [1224: CAPS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-15
- **Time:** 1:02:30–1:04:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps/chapter/mark-rutte-handshaking-ban-gaffe-in-netherlands.md

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte holds a press conference to announce a ban on handshaking to prevent virus transmission, only to immediately shake a colleague's hand after the announcement. The segment explores the history of handshaking and suggests adopting bowing as a more hygienic alternative.

Keywords: [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), handshaking, [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), bowing

### Airplane Peanut Eating Etiquette

- **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-26
- **Time:** 49:26–52:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/airplane-peanut-eating-etiquette.md

A detailed complaint is made regarding the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on airplanes. The speaker describes the annoying habit of passengers shaking a palmful of peanuts in a closed fist to "shoot" them into their mouths, which results in salt and grease getting everywhere.

Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [pet peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md), [social behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-behavior.md)

### Instagram Influencers, Burger Photos and Social Etiquette

- **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-29
- **Time:** 1:39:52–1:42:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/instagram-influencers-burger-photos-and-social-etiquette.md

A story from a listener in New York describes the "gross" behavior of Instagram influencers at a birthday party, where guests spent 15 minutes photographing sliders with portable lighting before eating. The hosts discuss the rise of "influencer culture" where restaurants provide free meals in exchange for social media promotion.

Keywords: [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [influencer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influencer.md), burgers, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [luddite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luddite.md)

### Social Media Blocking Strategies

- **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-28
- **Time:** 55:08–56:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/social-media-blocking-strategies.md

A discussion on the mechanics of "blocking" users on Twitter explores whether it is more effective to announce the block with a hashtag or to do so silently. The hosts share their personal evolution in handling online trolls and algorithmic engagement.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [blocking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blocking.md), [hashtag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hashtag.md), social media etiquette, online arguments

### Millennial Social Compacts, Grocery Store Line Etiquette

- **Episode:** [952: iChip®](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-03
- **Time:** 5:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip/chapter/millennial-social-compacts-grocery-store-line-etiquette.md

A discussion of social behaviors among Millennials centers on an incident at Monterey Foods in Berkeley, California. Observations at the vegetable store reveal a lack of formal queuing systems, leading to reliance on informal social compacts that younger generations often fail to enforce. An anecdote describes a situation where older individuals had to intervene when a person unintentionally cut in line because the surrounding Millennials remained silent.

Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [monterey foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monterey-foods.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), social compact, [line cutting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/line-cutting.md), [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md)

### Air Conditioner Mechanics and Twitter Etiquette

- **Episode:** [949: Bro_splosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-23
- **Time:** 1:25:08–1:27:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion/chapter/air-conditioner-mechanics-and-twitter-etiquette.md

The hosts discuss a dispute with a listener over the mechanics of air conditioners freezing up. This leads to a broader conversation about social media etiquette and the decision to "block" rude commenters on Twitter.

Keywords: [air conditioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-conditioning.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [blocking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blocking.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md)

### Modern Chivalry and Door Opening Etiquette

- **Episode:** [949: Bro_splosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-23
- **Time:** 2:22:09–2:27:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion/chapter/modern-chivalry-and-door-opening-etiquette.md

A humorous debate ensues regarding the proper way to hold a door open for a woman in the modern era. The hosts analyze the "twirl" move versus the "sideways flat" approach, reflecting on how changing social norms have made traditional chivalry complicated.

Keywords: [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), chivalry, [gender roles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-roles.md), [social norms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-norms.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

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