Singing in a restaurant is one example of breaking a social norm. Source: picjumbo / Pexels There’s a scene from Disney’s "The Santa Clause 2" that lives rent-free in my head. Scott Calvin, played by ...

Social norms are a key aspect of human sociality 1,2,3. Broadly, social norms are defined as commonly known behavioral guidelines enforced by groups of people 4. By coordinating the behavior of many ...

How social norms evolve over time and what affects their evolution are central questions in the literature about norms. A study suggests that over time, hygiene and violence norms have become stricter ...

What are team norms and why are they important? A talented colleague, Jennie Glazer, recently introduced me to the power of team norms as a tool for greater team success. (Working agreements is ...

To many Americans, the United States Congress appears to be a rather nasty place. There are lawmakers calling each other names, introducing resolutions to censure legislators and boot them off ...