a norm is like what socioty normaly does example eating dinner with a fork and knife breaking that norm would be eatng dinner with your hands does anyone have an idea of what i could do to break a norm
2007-09-08 05:18:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Start wearing manly type skirts. Marry your pet. Tattoo your face. Eat steak and potatoes for breakfast and pancakes and eggs and cereal for supper. Don't cut your grass, let it grow and grow. Don't have children. Have a seperate bedroom from your spouse. Name your daughter Dylan, or Sydney or Joe. The list of possibilities in endless.
2007-09-08 05:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have suggested this before, because I did it myself, and the results are always funny and interesting to write about.
Go to the nearest busy building that has an elevator. Wait until the elevator is full then you enter last. Instead of turning around and facing the door, remain facing the people. It always gives the most awkward feeling. The uncomfortableness on peoples faces is priceless.
Just a simple little change like that in such a basic norm throws people out of whack, i love it.
Have fun.
2007-09-08 09:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by David F 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends what your vision for society is.
If you can get a sense of how you would like society to be, that might suggest a norm that you really want to break, so long as you are sure you can accept the consequences.
If I had the courage, I would talk to strangers, especially down and outs, offer them some encouragement.
Another good one is to refuse to join in with gossip. So damaging!
2007-09-09 03:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to class dressed like an outlaw biker.!
If you are in the east go to school wearing western clothes.
If you are in the west go to school wearing eastern preppy clothes.
You can get a Mohawk hair cut.!
Put temporary tattooes all over your face for school. Note I said temporary not permanent.
2007-09-08 05:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about not doing your assignment on the grounds that doing it as expected would be the norm.
or going on a date with someone of your own gender
or going to a movie or the beach in a three piece suit
or going to a restaurant in a neighborhood you normally wouldn't go or expect to be in.
2007-09-08 05:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick your nose in public. Cough without covering your mouth. Those are both offensive and should get a reaction.
2007-09-10 15:51:49 · answer #6 · answered by Smarks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk around without a shirt on (if you're a guy it's a folkway, if you're a gal it's taboo)
2007-09-08 18:02:14 · answer #7 · answered by Marie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋