Dr Amy

Not Your Nanna's Norms

Each month, we dive into the wonderfully weird world of social norms and the unwritten rules that guide our behaviour in different settings. What actually happens in female public toilets — and is it different for men? Why do we queue the way we do? What is the silent choreography of lifts and elevators? How are we “supposed” to behave on public transport? … and so much more. Along the way, we’ll explore how factors like culture, age, gender, class, and religion shape these everyday expectations. Not Your Nanna's Norms makes sociology fun, accessible, and a little bit cheeky — something anyone...

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Dr Amy

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Science

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Último episodio

8 de oct. de 2026

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Episodios

The social norms of Goodbye 08.10.2026

So long, farewell and a big goodbye from me folks - at least for now :) .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick) SPONSOR: https://shebangwoman.com.au Code: NANNA10 for $10...

The Ups and Downs of Lifts and Escalators 04.09.2026

Join me as we explore some of the key social norms of lifts and escalators Who presses the buttons? Where do you stand? Who goes first? Is it ever ok to sit down in a lift or an escalator and so much more! Plus, I unpack some undergrad research I completed in glass lifts, and my experiences of 'lift racing' with my sisters as children. ... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Ener...

Minisode - More Birthday Party Norms 17.08.2026

Dr Amy answers your burning questions from the Birthday Party Norms episode :) ... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)

Birthday Party norms 04.08.2026

Today we are unpacking the fascinating social norms of children's birthday parties from the 1920s to the 2020s. Can you attend a party without an RSVP? What if the host only provides so called healthy food to the kids? Does the birthday child blow out candles on the shared cake or individual cakes? What song do we sing to celebrate? .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energe...

Everyday Meals 30.06.2026

This episode we are diving into the wonderfully weird world of everyday meal‑time norms. Are elbows on the table or sitting on the couch to eat really that bad? Is it socially acceptable to sneak a bite before everyone’s been served, or leave the table during the meal? And of course, we’ll be unpacking my Nanna’s favourite saying, “elegant sufficiency”. ... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Opti...

More Toiletiquette 30.05.2026

We continue our exploration of the truly fascinating social norms within public toilets. We cover topics such as the top 5 toilet cubicle related social norms, notoriously funny rule breakers AKA kids in public toilets and parents room bathrooms. And much more... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg M...

Toiletiquette 05.05.2026

An exploration of the truly fascinating social norms within public toilets. We cover topics such as cubicle graffiti, toilet signage (ie stick figures), music in toilet blocks, my experiences of researching and writing a Sociology thesis entitled ' Toiletiquette' AND so much more! -- THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/6228298...

Terms & Definitions 14.04.2026

A handy helpful pocket guide to understand terms such as Social Norms, Sociology and more! ----- THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)

First Impressions 31.03.2026

Our FIRST official episode!! Eek. We will explore Introductions and what made me fall in love with social norms! Faux Pas - Poor old Mr Farthington (AKA Fart-hing-ton) Slang and double standards - the bikini incident! Greeting rituals and when they go wrong!! .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg...

Introducing NYNNs 31.03.2026

Who? (It's me! Dr Amy) What? (Everyday social norms) Why? (Why not? Hahah! What would nanna do and why is my 'normal' different?) .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https://www.patreon.com/posts/62282987 Released by: Oleg Mazur https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ COVER ART: by Mr Dr Amy (Nick)

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