Why Is It Taboo to Talk About Pay?This unspoken rule might be costing you.

From the show

Hidden Codes of Conduct

Discussing salary is one of society's strongest taboos, but this silence often benefits employers more than employees. The unwritten rule is rooted in corporate policies designed to suppress wages and our own psychological discomfort with social comparison. While keeping quiet avoids awkwardness, it can also hide pay gaps and discrimination. Ultimately, pay transparency is linked to higher trust and fairer compensation. It makes you wonder: who are you protecting by staying silent?