Question

Que. One of the most recognized aspects of the Shakers is all the rules they seemed to have to follow. Some seemed very important and some seemed insignificant or almost silly. The Shakers had no more cultural rules than we do, we just don’t realize how many rules we are surrounded by daily. For instance, you are supposed to walk on the right side of the hallway, you are supposed to chew with your mouth closed, brush your teeth regularly, females are to sit in a certain way, men avoid standing next to each other at the urinal, and thousands of others. To show you understand how many cultural rules we must follow every day, identify 5 rules in our culture that you are expected to follow that might seem silly or insignificant but none the less are rules for this culture. Do not use any of those listed above.

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Answer 1

• Try not to talk on phone in theater or silent public places.
• Please do not ignore your partner or friends and text during dinner or dates.
• Don't make plans with other friends in front of friends who aren't invited.
• Try to treat people nicely even if you don't have to.
• You bring a gift when visiting another's home and never insult the hosts.
• Don't talk about religion and politics. People may differ in opinion.
• Don't buck style trends, unless it looks purposeful. Pay attention to what well-dressed people wear and copy them, or make a conscious and obvious move in a different direction -- otherwise it will look like you've accidentally messed up.
• Men do not ask for directions
• If you pour yourself a glass,you need to pour everyone else a glass
• Learn the appropriate amount of eye-contact. Too little looks like you're avoiding people; too much makes you look crazy. Observe how other people meet the eyes of strangers, friends, lovers, and co-workers.