VIP Class Notes (Whitney) (S)

custom (n) a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something in a particular society.

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Social Stigma: when you’re being judged for not doing something that is normal in a society.

Norms, Traditions, Customs and Beliefs.

Chinese Culture:
Norm: alighting a taxi on the right side
Tradition: celebrating Chinese New Year
Custom: respecting your elders/the older generation
Belief: the number 8 is lucky

The difference in Culture:
Norm: we call everyone “mate” = strangers, friends, family, anybody
Tradition: We celebrate Australia Day, January 26th
Custom: Wearing flip-flops/sandals everywhere, or just not wearing shoes at all
Belief: everyone is equal, every human life is worth the same

Cultural Norms = something that is done so often that it is considered normal.

Pronunciation

Ramen = rah-men