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“What is appropriate in one setting may be entirely inappropriate in another. How you behave at a football game is different than how you behave at your sister’s wedding. How you interact with your closest friends will be different than how you engage with your boss.” quote by Susan C. Young
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““What is appropriate in one setting may be entirely inappropriate in another. How you behave at a football game is different than how you behave at your sister’s wedding. How you interact with your closest friends will be different than how you engage with your boss.””

Susan C. Young

About This Quote

Behavior must adapt to context; norms differ across settings.

In simple terms: Act appropriately per setting.

Key Takeaway

Adjust behavior to fit each situation.

Themes

social etiquette contextual behavior adaptability

Mood

practical analytical

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • sports events
  • weddings
  • friend gatherings
  • professional meetings

Key Concepts

norms role expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is consistency more important than adaptation?
A Different Perspective

Can over‑adjustment cause inauthenticity?

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