Although it has never been discussed, it is understood that when someone in your study group is going to be late, that person should send a text message. What term best describes your study group's unspoken understanding?

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Norms are understood rules within a group that dictate expected behaviors without being formally communicated. In this case, the expectation to send a text when late is a norm within the study group.

Although It Has Never Been Discussed, It Is Understood That