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Awkward Etiquette: Old Money & New Manners

Jan 26, 2026

Is taste inherited, learned, or just a synonym for money? In this definitive episode of the Awkward Etiquette trilogy, Kiki Astor dismantles the biggest myth in high society: that wealth buys discernment.

This week, we move beyond which fork to use and delve into the philosophical core of elegance. We explore why the...


Jan 19, 2026

In this episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, we tackle one of the most uncomfortable—and misunderstood—topics in modern society: class. Not money. Not income. Not net worth. Class.

From ancient Rome and Greece to modern Europe and North America, this episode explores how class has historically functioned as...


Jan 12, 2026

Why does exclusion hurt so much—and why has every functioning society depended on it?

In this episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, Kiki dismantles the modern fantasy that “everyone belongs” and reveals exclusion as one of the oldest, most stable organizing principles of social life. Drawing on...