AEE 2372: Ghosting and Dating Culture in the U.S.

This podcast episode discusses modern dating culture in the U.S., focusing on newly coined vocabulary. The hosts introduce and define four terms: breadcrumbing (leading someone on without commitment), ghosting (suddenly ending communication without explanation), cuffing (committing to one partner, often seasonally), and friend-zoning (being relegated to a platonic relationship). A listener question prompted the discussion, and the hosts illustrate each term with examples and role-play a conversation using the new vocabulary. The episode concludes by previewing a follow-up episode on the Business English Podcast, exploring the appropriateness of discussing dating in the workplace.