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Breaking the Rules Homework M6 PSY 150 Christine Mims Summary The norm that I chose was imposing on someone’s personal space. First we must understand that that personal space is defined as the physical space immediately surrounding someone, into which any encroachment feels threatening to or uncomfortable for them. behavior violated the norm of personal space because I stood close to people within 2ft - 3ft of them. Even though there was enough space for me to go around them or continue my business without disturbing them. I violated the social norm at Wal-Mart; My daughter's sport game, at a fast food place and walking down the street. The reactions of other people as I violated the norm did not only involve the people that I was doing it to but it also included bystanders. Many of the bystanders looked at me with a weird facial expression and did not say anything. They looked and kept on their task. Even the people I engaged with had a look of perplexity on their face and were hoping to find the answer they were seeking. A bystander asked me if I was doing it for social media? I asked why they thought that? The response was that people tend to do crazy things for social platforms. I explained that I was not doing it for social media; I was doing it for a school assignment. The look that gave me was of bemusement because they didn't understand why that would be a school assignment. Most people just laughed and walked in a different direction. However, someone did get upset about me being in their space when there was space around them. My personal feelings toward breaking this norm was awkwardness. I felt like it was not appropriate to be that close to strangers without permission. People's demeanors might be different from mine when I know the reason I was displaying such behaviors and they had no clue. I was filled with uncertainty of if I was being disrespectful to others religion or beliefs. I had to explain why I did it to people once the task was complete because I didn't want to escalate the situation any further. The function that norms serve in society is the understanding of boundaries. Norms are socially accepted behaviors that are deemed normal when practiced in public. Norms have a vital role in ensuring that society has strategic concepts and aspects through which an individual is expected to comply or apply rhythm to their routine activities. Norms keep the interaction flowing smoothly by creating a comfortable environment of interactions and expectations. Following the norms that society has deemed appropriate allows fundamental progression of self-awareness and awareness of others. It appears to be an unspoken rule of appropriateness or guidelines for how people behave, and for how people are expected to behave. People generally follow social norms because they want to fit in with the people around them. Having a proper amount of space between both parties gives respect to yourself and the person you are engaging with. I am unsure what might have happened if I violated this norm in a different culture or subculture because U.S. culture is an umbrella for all different types of people. The U.S. has many cultures and subcultures. I think it depends on the person that this norm would affect if I was to violate someone who is very different from me in a different country. I think here people tend to understand the unwritten rule of what is appropriate and what is not.

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