Topic: Personal Space

The hosts reflect on Chinese cultural differences regarding personal space and queuing. A viral video of a Hong Kong protester calling China "asshole" is discussed as a rare moment of humor and defiance that resonated with Western audiences.

Joe Biden appears on The View and addresses allegations regarding his physical interactions with women. He offers what are described as "non-apologies," stating he is sorry if people "took it a different way" rather than apologizing for the actions themselves. The hosts analyze his catchphrase "look, here's the deal" and his refusal to provide the direct apology requested by figures like Nancy Pelosi.

Joe Biden releases a video on Twitter addressing allegations of inappropriate touching, claiming he was attempting to make "human connections." He acknowledges that social norms regarding personal space have shifted and promises to be more mindful in the future. The hosts discuss the "unequal treatment" Biden receives compared to other figures targeted by the Me Too movement and analyze his "Uncle Joe" persona.

Vice President Joe Biden spoke about the moral principle that no man has the right to touch a woman without consent. The hosts contrast this statement with Biden's well-documented habit of rubbing women's shoulders and whispering to them in public. They joke about his behavior being a "triggering mechanism" or a sign of insanity.

Leaked emails from Clinton aides describe an interview with Monica Langley of The Economist where Langley reportedly "invaded" Hillary Clinton's personal space. The emails claim Langley moved her chair within inches of the Secretary, touched her knee repeatedly, and asked what she "dreams about." The behavior was described by staff as "unacceptable in any culture."