Dr Amy

Not Your Nanna's Norms

Science EN ↓ 6 episodes

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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Everyday Meals 30.06.2026 39:27

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 36:39

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 51:24

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 8:04

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 41:04

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 6:32

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)