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Bad Manners - The Anatomy of Rudeness

Bad Manners - The Anatomy of Rudeness

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 Episode one, The Anatomy of Rudeness, explores what actually constitutes bad manners versus cultural difference. Maya examines behaviors considered universally rude—violence, silencing others, deliberate humiliation—versus those that vary wildly by culture like eye contact, silence, and directness. The episode investigates the tension between intent and impact, explaining why good intentions don't erase harm caused. Through research on cortisol spikes, cognitive impairment, and social contagion, Maya reveals how rudeness literally affects the brain and spreads through communities. The episode concludes by examining who bears the burden of absorbing others' bad behavior—service workers, women, and marginalized groups—and argues that dismissing civility as trivial ignores how daily interactions shape our collective humanity.
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