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Cultural Norms Quotes

Cultural NormsIdentity NavigationLanguage EvolutionPersonal ExpressionSocial Dynamics Just as the humble, unassuming, assenting 'O.K.' has deposed the more affirmative 'Yes,' so the little cringe and hesitation and approximation of 'like' are a help to young people who are struggling to negotiate the shoals and rapids of ethnic identity, the street, and general correctness.

Christopher Hitchens

British-American author and journalist
Cultural NormsEthicsHumilityHypocrisySelf-awareness I try to very hard to avoid a situation where I would be eating cat or dog; I've managed to gracefully avoid that. It's hypocritical of me and an arbitrary line, but one that I have managed to avoid crossing.
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Anthony Bourdain

Chef and television personality
Cultural NormsHonorRecognitionRespectUnexpected Gifts I don't know why they gave me a knighthood - though it's very nice of them - but I only ever use the title in the U.S. The Americans insist on it and get offended if I don't.

Anthony Hopkins

Welsh Actor
Cultural NormsEvangelismSocial Etiquette It's considered acceptable in our culture to approach perfect strangers, as often or not who may be in extremis, and evangelise. I don't see why that's considered a normal thing.

Christopher Hitchens

British-American author and journalist