Synopsis

A recent survey suggests that eight in ten Americans believe people today are ruder than at any point in history. Is this truly possible? Have we genuinely become less polite? On this episode of BULLSHIT, we’ll discover that our modern notions of good manners trace back roughly 120 years to the Victorian era—a time without indoor plumbing and when public urination was commonplace. We'll speak with an etiquette specialist who can advise on which fork to use for salad, and visit with a dancer who