Episode #150- Common Decency Things That Were Once Normal

Episode #150- Common Decency Things That Were Once Normal

From Only If You Can Keep Up by Ash & Lynn

May 7, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 150

About this episode

The episode discusses the societal shifts in what is considered normal or rude behavior over time.

This week we’re diving into all the things society changed without us even knowing. From the days of whispering on a cellphone in public like you were handling government secrets… to now hearing someone’s full FaceTime breakup in the cereal aisle. We’re talking about the weird shift in what used to be considered rude, normal, embarrassing, or completely unacceptable. From feral restaurant kids and people blasting videos at full volume, to having full conversations via bluetooth very loudly in...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ash, Lynn

Topics covered

  • societal changes
  • normalcy
  • public behavior
  • rude behavior
  • embarrassment
  • technology impact

Keywords

  • society
  • public behavior
  • cellphone etiquette
  • FaceTime
  • restaurant behavior
  • bluetooth conversations

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