Social Norms

A social norm is the accepted behavior that an individual is expected to follow in a particular group, community, or culture. True or False

• True

• False

Before having dinner I have to ...

• Wash my hands

• Play with the dog

• Run around the house

• Go to bed

In some countries in the Middle east, India and parts of Africa like Egypt, you are not supposed to use your left hand to eat or greet.

• True

• False

Identify the social norms found in a place of worship.

• Listening to the priest/preacher/teacher

• Staying quiet

• Running around the place of worship

• Carrying a bible/Quran

Always cover your mouth when you are -

• Sneezing

• Yawning

• Coughing

• All of these

What should you say when you hurt someone?

• Sorry

• Thank you

• Please

• It's ok

In the West for example in Europe and the US, it is considered unhygienic to eat with your hands and it’s frowned upon.

• True

• False

Identify social norms used in the playground

• Taking turns

• Pushing others

• Playing safe and fair

• Wearing the right clothes

True of false: Social norms can change depending on the environment.

• True

• False

What is not a zoom etiquette class norm?

• Walk around the house with your device

• Turn on your video

• Stay muted

• Raise up your hand