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Has Office Etiquette Disappeared — or Just Changed? (Part 2: David)

What if the modern workplace isn’t a change — but simply the starting point? In Part 2, I speak with David, a professional who entered the workforce during the pandemic and has only known remote, hybrid, and open office environments shaped by digital communication and evolving cultural norms. Together, they explore: * What it means to work in an environment built on flexibility and constant connectivity * How tools like Microsoft Teams shape communication * The role of respect, inclusivity, and psychological safety in everyday work interactions * The tension between authenticity and self-awareness * And why, in a culture that encourages openness, many people still choose their words carefully This episode offers a different perspective — not on what changed, but on what this version of work is shaping us to become.

Has Office Etiquette Disappeared — or Just Changed? (Part 1: Tosin)

What happens when you’ve seen the workplace before — and after — its biggest cultural shift? In Part 1, I am joined by Tosin, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience navigating office environments that have evolved from structured spaces with clear expectations… to open, flexible workplaces where the rules feel less defined. Together, we explore: * The shift from offices and cubicles to open floor plans * The rise of constant noise and overlapping meetings * The “same meeting” paradox in tools like Microsoft Teams * And the disappearance (or transformation) of workplace etiquette This episode isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about perspective. Because when you’ve seen both versions of the workplace, the differences are hard to ignore.

Has Office Etiquette Disappeared — or Just Changed? (Trailer)

There was a time when office culture felt clearly defined. Meetings happened in conference rooms. Calls were taken in private. And the unspoken rules of the workplace were widely understood. Today, the modern office looks very different — open layouts, constant digital communication, and a new emphasis on respect, inclusivity, and authenticity. But alongside these changes, a quieter question has emerged: In a workplace that encourages openness… why do so many people choose to stay silent? In this two-part series, Popularly Unpopular explores how office culture has evolved — and what may have been lost, gained, or simply left undefined along the way. Two guests. Two perspectives. One question: Has office etiquette disappeared… or just changed?

Are We Being Sold Health?

Health has become a lifestyle. From supplements and protein powders to peptides and weight-loss medications like Ozempic, we’re constantly surrounded by new ways to optimize, improve, and upgrade our bodies. But behind the trends, a bigger question emerges: Are we actually becoming healthier—or just better at consuming health as a product? In this episode of Popularly Unpopular, I’m joined by a PhD in chemical and biomolecular engineering scientist to explore the growing gap between what’s popular in health culture and what’s supported by science.

If It’s Not Real… Does It Still Matter?

We’ve always curated our lives online. But now, with AI, we’re starting to create versions of reality that may not exist at all. In this episode of Popularly Unpopular, I reflect on the growing overlap between AI and social media—from AI-generated images in politics to everyday people enhancing their identities online. And it raises a bigger, more uncomfortable question: If something looks real and feels real… does it actually matter if it’s not? Maybe the issue isn’t just misinformation or deepfakes. Maybe it’s that we’ve reached a point where authenticity online is becoming irrelevant—and most of us don’t even question it.