A cultural norm is a practice we take
part in on a daily basis. It is a conscious or subconscious act which
reflects the expectation of the culture we are a part of. An example
could be taking you hat off at the dinner table, or wearing black at
a funeral. These are not required however there will be some sort of
sanction if they are not followed. In the case of wearing a hat at
dinner you may simply be asked to take your hat off. If you were to
wear a neon green pimp suit to a conservative Christian funeral, you
may be asked to leave. Oxfords dictionary defines a norm as “a
standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical
or expected.”(2012). While simple sounding noticing norms which
are ingrained in ones culture can be difficult or impossible to
notice without viewing it through the lens of another culture.
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