The NormsA norm is a belief shared by a group about how followers should behave in a given environment.[1] Sociologists describe norms as informal identifications that manage societal performance, while psychologists have adopted a more general classification, recognizing that small group divisions, such as a team or an office, can also endorse detached or detached norms. complementary to cultural or societal expectations. [2] Norms that run counter to the activities of society or primary culture may be enforced and maintained within small subgroups of society. [3] For example, Crandall (1988) noted that certain groups such as cheerleading squads, dance troupes, sports teams, and sororities have much higher rates of bulimia, a publicly recognized life-threatening illness, than the society as a whole. Social norms help maintain order and organize groups. [4]ExperienceWhen I was at work, I only spoke English. Most Spaniards are adjusting to a new norm and (having rejected their old norm) are unsure if a person can speak to them in their native language. Since I knew a little Spanish, I would like...