This part of the textbook helped me remember one of the norms that are in my own life. Whenever we arrive at an event, for example, like a birthday party or just a family gathering, you always have to say hi to everyone, whether that is a handshake or sometimes even a big hug(usually a hug). Even the guests that you don't know, if you don't, it can be seen as rude or impolite. If you just arrived, they are expecting you to come up to them and greet them, since they're already at the party; they just wait for you to approach them first. This is just a cultural norm for us. My parents were the ones who told me this is how it is practiced, so they'd always say, "Go say hi to your aunt," and if I didn't, my aunt would come up to me and say, "Where's my greeting??"

Another thing I can think of is that in some cultures, whenever parents get older, sometimes people don't have enough time to take care of their loved ones because either they have their own lives now that they are busy and too focused, or it can take a toll on their mental health. In my culture, who cares what you have going on with your life, but you WILL take care of your loved one. Some don't practice it, but many want you to because, since your parent took care of you their whole life, now it's your turn. While it is perfectly acceptable to have your parents live in a retirement home so they can be taken care of, for my family it is viewed as cruel or heartless.

This reminds me of another norm we practice that my family will always give us like an understanding that they are above anyone else in your life. They are more important than your friends, your partner, and anyone and everyone. Which, in my opinion, makes sense; however, this can sometimes be used against someone as an excuse for their wrong behavior. Kind of like "I am like this because I care about you"; however, that is sometimes not the case. If, for some reason, god forbid, you end up hanging out with friends at a family event, and they find out, they will scold you a bit. Trust me, I love my family, but they can be a lot sometimes, so a break is sometimes needed!