Social Norms

What Social Norms Are and How They Guide Daily Behaviour

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What Social Norms Are and How They Guide Daily Behaviour

Imagine walking into a crowded elevator. Nobody gives you instructions, yet you probably face the door, avoid standing too close to strangers, keep your voice reasonably low, and wait until people exit before trying to enter. Why? Most of those behaviours are not laws. They are examples of social norms-the unwritten expectations that influence how … Read more

How Culture Shapes Language, Values, and Everyday Behaviour

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How Culture Shapes Language, Values, and Everyday Behaviour

Have you ever noticed that something considered perfectly polite in one place can seem strange-or even rude-somewhere else? The way people greet each other, speak to older relatives, eat meals, express emotions, manage time, or behave in public can vary enormously between communities. A big reason for those differences is culture. Culture includes the shared … Read more