20 Examples of Conventional Standards

Conventional Standards

A rule it is an obligation imposed on a certain person or group. They are mandates aimed at regulating human behavior.

The conventional standards are social norms that were created to regulate human behavior in a certain context, community or society. They must be respected by all members and are not detailed in a legal document (unlike the legal norms). For example: not yelling at the movies, saying "thank you" and "please".

Its objective is to promote I respect and the tolerance among all members and achieve a harmonious coexistence aligned with the values of the institution, community or society. Conventional rules are found in various settings such as a football club, a bank or on the street.

They are based on traditions, habits or customs and may vary depending on the culture and the beliefs of the communities. For example: In Eastern countries it is customary to eat with your hand; while such behavior is not customary in a Western country.

Characteristics of conventional standards

Examples of conventional standards

1. Stand in line at the bank to be attended and not use your cell phone.
2. Be silent when entering a church.
3. Respect the assigned shift when attending the doctor.
4. Don't yell in a restaurant.
5. Respect recess times at school.
6. Do not smoke in public spaces.
7. Be silent in a sanatorium / clinic / health center.
8. Do not listen to loud music in public transport.
9. Do not throw the garbage in the street.
10. Take care of cleanliness in public toilets.
11. Cover your mouth when yawning.
12. Do not honk at the tollbooth.
13. Give the seat to pregnant women, the elderly or people with a disability in public transport.
14. Don't burp in public.
15. Don't sneak into a line.
16. Tipping in bars and restaurants.
17. Talking quietly on public transportation.
18. Do not touch works of art or run in museums.
19. Chew with your mouth closed in a restaurant.
20. Yield to the pedestrian.