As we make choices in our lives, like whether to follow social norms or to stand up against them, we are reprimanded, either positively or negatively. If we decide to not shower on a regular basis, this creates an attribute that others will not accept in society. An action like cleanliness is not against any official rules of government, but it does violate societies rules. People might treat this violation of society with a small slap on the wrist or a consequence that would change a person's way of life.They might ignore the person entirely, or simply try not to sit near them on the subway.
We make these choices everyday, doing things simply to be accepted, without even realizing it. We stay clean, respect others space, introduce ourselves, have eating manners, and say hello when someone says it to us. None of these are part of official law, yet we all follow them because of possible consequences. Take a moment to reflect on all the rules you follow in your day-to-day life that are not written anywhere whatsoever.
I agree i feel that if you don't follow some social norms there can be negative consequences. If we didn't have these social norms than a lot of people would be unbearable to be around. Imagine a dirty messy kid that touches you all the time and disrespects you. This is what many people in the world would turn into if these social norms did not exist.
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