Social norms are unwritten rules about appropriate behavior in groups. Norms can vary across small and large social groups. They help people conform to expected behavior
Two brothers request horses from their father, Mr. Graham. Father advises treating horses kindly to prevent conflicts. Charley and George learn about horse intelligence from newspaper stories
Discipline means following rules and punishing rule violations. It represents controlled behavior and work following specific standards. A discipline refers to a specific area of study, especially in education
Kindness involves acts of generosity without expecting praise or reward. Aristotle defined kindness as helping others without personal gain. Word "kindness" dates from approximately 1300
Gentleman originally meant the lowest rank of English landed gentry. Term emerged after 1413 statute requiring defendants to state their estate. Initially referred to hereditary ruling class, later expanded to all nobility
"Thank you" is a common English expression of gratitude. Term originated as shortened form of "I thank you". Children in Western cultures are taught to say please and thank you reflexively