Research Paper On Breaking Social Norms

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Breaking the Social Norms
Social norms are the unwritten rules of how to behave. There are many different social norms that we are expected to follow on a daily basis such as, chewing with your mouth closed, holding the door for people, and saying “please” and “thank you.” Human beings need these social norms to guide their behavior and in understanding other’s actions. Social norms are an expectation that everyone follows for the most part.
Personal space is a pretty common social norm known to almost everyone except for a few. For the few who don’t know what personal space is, it’s the space surrounding someone to where invasion feels threatening or uncomfortable. We’ve all been there, someone sitting right next to you at the movie theatre even though it’s completely empty or when someone stands too close to you on an elevator. It creates a sense of uneasy and awkwardness within the person. …show more content…

I first learned of personal space at a young age from my parents and teachers. I chose personal space because like most people, I enjoy having my personal space. I don’t like when people invade my personal bubble. It puts me slightly on edge and makes me slightly uncomfortable. One distinct memory I have from elementary school was when I was kindergarten. I was just sitting on the carpet, minding my own business, when suddenly this kid just started playing with my hair. I honestly didn’t know what to do I felt so uncomfortable that I just sat there and pretended I didn’t notice. Even though personal space is something I value, I decided to break the social norm by invading people’s

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