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Conventionality

usgb/kənˌvenʃəˈnæləti/Volume
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Cultural ExpectationsPlay
Refers to behaviors and practices accepted as appropriate within specific cultures. SlideHis conventionality is appreciated during the formal Japanese tea ceremony.
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Alludes to what is commonly accepted in social interactions, avoiding surprise or discomfort. SlideDespite her quirky humor, she maintains social conventionality at work events.
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Contrast UnconventionalityPlay
Used to highlight or emphasize a break from someone's usual preference for the conventional. SlideHis taste in art shows conventionality, unlike his radical political opinions.