Genevieve and her friends sit together every day at lunch. It is understood that they will meet and sit in the same spot. Genevieve would never dream of bringing her lunch from home; in her group everyone buys lunch at the cafeteria. If Genevieve wants to bring someone new to join the group, she knows she should bring it up with her friends first. Even though these ______ were never explicitly stated, Genevieve knows how to conduct her behavior based on observing how her friends behave in the group.

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The correct answer is "norms" because they refer to the unwritten rules or standards of behavior that are accepted within a group or society. These are understood through observation and social interactions, rather than being formally stated.

Genevieve and Her Friends Sit Together Every Day at Lunch