Cultural Norms

noun the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk

• The act of speaking against religious beliefs is considered blasphemy in many cultures.
• Some people believe that not attending church regularly is a form of blasphemy.
• Don't listen to him, he's always saying blasphemous things about other people's beliefs.
• To some, using a plastic straw instead of a reusable one is seen as blasphemy against the environment.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a form of Protestantism that emphasizes the authority of the Bible, personal conversion, and the doctrine of salvation by faith in the Atonement

• The evangelical movement in America has a long history dating back to the Great Awakening.
• My neighbor is really into the evangelical church down the street.
• I heard that evangelical preacher is really fire and brimstone.
• Her evangelical zeal for environmental conservation knows no bounds.

noun high respect; great esteem

verb to regard or treat with respect or admiration

• It is a great honor to be invited to speak at the conference.
• I feel honored to be a part of such a wonderful team.
• I'm totally honored to be included in the group chat.
• The medal of honor symbolizes bravery and sacrifice.

noun the quality or state of being immodest; lack of modesty

• Public displays of immodesty are often frowned upon in conservative societies.
• She was criticized for her immodesty at the party last night.
• Some people think showing cleavage is a sign of immodesty.
• His immodesty knows no bounds, always boasting about his achievements.

noun a close connection marked by common interests or characteristics

• The concept of kinship is central to many indigenous cultures around the world.
• I feel a strong sense of kinship with my coworkers after working together for so long.
• Me and my best friend have a kinship that goes way back.
• The kinship between music and emotion is undeniable.

noun the state or condition of being an adult male human being

• The young man was eager to prove his manhood by taking on more responsibilities.
• He felt a sense of pride in his manhood after successfully fixing the car engine.
• Real men don't back down from a challenge, they embrace their manhood.
• His courage and strength were a testament to his true manhood.

noun a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment

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• It is always a pleasure to attend such well-organized events.
• I get so much pleasure from spending time with my friends.
• It's a real pleasure to hang out with you, dude.
• The pleasure of reading a good book is like escaping into another world.

noun a widely accepted practice or behavior in a social group or society

• Social convention dictates that we should greet each other with a handshake.
• It's just a social convention to bring a gift when you attend a party.
• Who cares about social conventions? Just do what feels right.
• Breaking away from social conventions can lead to innovative ideas and solutions.

noun An organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.

• The role of education in shaping a society's values cannot be underestimated.
• People in our society really love to gossip.
• Society is always so judgy about everything.
• In the grand scheme of things, we are all just tiny specks in the vast universe that is society.

adjective used to describe something that is done, found, or used most often; typical or normal

• As per the usual protocol, please submit your report by the end of the week.
• Let's meet up at our usual spot for lunch today.
• I'll just do my usual and order a large pizza for myself.
• Despite the chaos, she remained calm and collected as per her usual demeanor.

noun a colloquial term used to describe the exaggerated symptoms that some men claim to experience when they have a common cold or minor illness

• The man flu is a term used to describe the exaggerated symptoms that some men claim to experience when they have a cold.
• My husband always complains about the man flu whenever he gets sick.
• I can't deal with his man flu, he acts like he's dying every time he has a sniffle.
• His man flu is like a dramatic performance, complete with groaning and exaggerated coughing.