respected norms
[rɪˈspɛktɪd nɔrmz]
noun phrase
normas respeitadas
1. established rules, standards, or customs that are widely acknowledged and followed by a community or society
In corporate environments, it is important to follow respected norms of professional conduct.
Em ambientes corporativos, é importante seguir as normas respeitadas de conduta profissional.
2. socially accepted patterns of behavior that are considered appropriate and legitimate
The respected norms of academic integrity require proper citation of sources.
As normas respeitadas de integridade acadêmica exigem citação adequada de fontes.
3. conventions that have been established through time and are widely honored within a culture or group
Breaking respected norms can lead to social consequences.
Violar normas respeitadas pode levar a consequências sociais.
The concept of 'respected norms' is fundamental to both American and Brazilian societies, though the specific norms may vary. In the USA, individualism is valued while still respecting established institutional norms. In Brazil, there is emphasis on social harmony and group cohesion through adherence to respected norms, particularly in professional and formal settings. Breaking respected norms carries different social weights depending on context and relationship dynamics in both cultures.
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