Choose three different norms from the list below:
Norm Violation Options:
Standing too close to someone when talking
Standing too far away when talking
Failing to make eye contact during a conversation
Failing to reply to social greetings such as “hello,†“goodbye,†orsaying “thank youâ€
Taking food off of another person’s plate in a social setting
Standing too close to someone you do not know well in an elevatoror in a line
Failing to practice good personal grooming or hygiene habits(usually best on a weekend)
Dressing up or down in a way that does not match thework/social/home/public occasion
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Which norm violations you selected and why.
Where, when, and with whom you violated the norms.
What took place while you were violating the norm.
The reaction of those who witnessed the norm violation.
Explain why norms an important part of social structure.
Explain why some norms are more important for the social order thanothers.
Explain why a better understanding of norms can make you a betteremployee, co-worker or boss.
