Norm
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Typical Expectation
Reflects what's considered usual in a social context or situation. Wearing a business suit is the norm for job interviews.
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Implicitly Understood
Often not spoken about but understood by members of a certain group. At the dinner table, it's the norm to not use phones.
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Group Specific
What is a norm can vary significantly from one culture or group to another. Bowing as a greeting is the norm in Japanese culture.