Kicked Under The Table
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In this episode of Mojo in the Morning, host Mojo (Clifford Taylor IV) shares a humorous yet revealing personal story about being kicked under the table by his wife, Chelsea, during a dinner outing. The incident occurred when he asked probing questions about a friend’s past relationships—something that was clearly off-limits. What started as a lighthearted anecdote quickly evolved into a broader conversation about unspoken signals couples use to shut down sensitive topics in public. Listeners chimed in with their own intimate, often physical, ways of signaling their partners to stop talking—ranging from foot kicks and pinches to stern looks, eyebrow raises, and coded words like 'W' or using first names. The discussion highlighted how couples develop private, nonverbal communication systems to manage emotional landmines during social outings. The episode also touched on the emotional intelligence required in relationships, with a nod to the 60% of couples who reportedly argue on the way home, underscoring the importance of pre-dinner agreements and emotional awareness. The segment ended with a promotional plug for Mojo’s new podcast, The Clifford Show, emphasizing raw, unfiltered conversations with athletes and creators.
Couples develop private, nonverbal signals (like foot kicks or eyebrow raises) to shut down sensitive topics in public.
Discussing past relationships in mixed company can trigger emotional landmines—pre-dinner agreements help prevent conflict.
Physical cues like pinching, hand squeezes, or using a coded word (e.g., 'W') are common ways to signal 'stop talking' without confrontation.
60% of couples argue on the way home after social outings—highlighting the need for emotional boundaries and communication prep.
Using a safe word or signal can prevent public embarrassment and preserve relationship harmony.
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Introducing The Clifford Show
“This is a place for raw, unfilled conversations with athletes, creators, and voices that not only deserve to be heard, but celebrated.”
The Dinner That Turned Into a Lesson in Relationship Signals
“You know what it's like when you have somebody kick you under the table and you got to pretend like you didn't get kicked under the table.”
Listeners Share Their 'Shut the F Up' Signals
“My mom used to take the hairbrush and just bop us on the top of the head. What if I did that with us? I'll start a fight.”
The Emotional Intelligence of Couples: Prepping for Public Conversations
The episode concludes with reflections on emotional boundaries, the 60% stat about post-dinner arguments, and the importance of pre-dinner agreements to avoid conflict.
“These boots are meant for walking. These boots are meant for giving your husband a bruise.”
“60% of couples leave the night with each other arguing on the way home. 60%. That means only 40% are happy.”
“You know what it's like when you have somebody kick you under the table and you got to pretend like you didn't get kicked under the table.”
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Mojo
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Apple Podcasts
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Chelsea
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Clifford Taylor IV
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The Clifford Show
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Keir Gaines
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Stephanie Young
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