
Conventionality
Cultural Expectations
Refers to behaviors and practices accepted as appropriate within specific cultures.
His conventionality is appreciated during the formal Japanese tea ceremony.
Social Norms
Alludes to what is commonly accepted in social interactions, avoiding surprise or discomfort.
Despite her quirky humor, she maintains social conventionality at work events.
Contrast Unconventionality
Used to highlight or emphasize a break from someone's usual preference for the conventional.
His taste in art shows conventionality, unlike his radical political opinions.
Compare with
ConformityConservatismFormalityOrthodoxyRegularStandardization
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