Can I use one word to say- 'common human behaviour' [closed]
If I have to say that expecting a thank you or a sorry is not a way of satisfying your ego but a common human behavior. So, can I get a better word or phrase to express this??
Solution 1:
It is customary to kneel when surrendering to a king.
ODO customary
according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.
1. according to a person's habitual practice.
1.b. established by or based on custom rather than common law or statute.
Solution 2:
Normal
From Merriam-Webster
2 a: according with, constituting, or not deviating from a norm, rule, or principle
b: conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern
3: occurring naturally <normal immunity>
"not deviating from a norm"
As some comments and answers have tangentially addressed, saying, "thank you" is not a common human behavior, but it is common within many cultures and subcultures.
Also, Indians do not say please and thank very often. Within families it is almost insulting to say thank you often, as Indians consider this understood within families. Even outside families, please and thank you are not used frequently.
From AFS-USA
The word "norm" means "something (such as a behavior or way of doing something) that is usual or expected." Compare with how philosophers use the word "normative" to mean "what should be."
Conclusion
Especially because the behavior you are describing is a culturally-dependent norm, normal is an excellent word to describe expected behaviors that are not intrinsically human (such as breathing).
Solution 3:
“Mores” seems to capture the “generally accepted [conventions]” idea that you’re after, but as mentioned by others, you would still (if not more than ever) need to somehow specify the specific society/culture/group; perhaps, if the context is clear, by simply adding “our”:
“If I have to say that expecting a thank you or a sorry is not a way of satisfying your ego but rather/simply part of our [society’s] mores ….”