Do you think our actions must be always in accordance with societal norms?

I have never been accused of being normal nor average. Nor would I ever want to be. I could care less what society thinks is "normal". I do, however, care about manners. the definition of manners is making everyone as comfortable as the situation allows. It is manners that are lacking in our society, thus the ridicule of those different from ourselves. There can be no justification for lack of manners.

I think our actions must always be in accordance with morals. If morals happen to be in accordance with the societal norms, then yes we have to comply with societal norms. But that is just accidental; for me the prime rule comes always from morals. So i also think it is ridiculous and totally unjustifiable to mock somebody for not being in accordance with societal norms, because in many many instances societal norms are plainly idiotic. For me they are just happen-to-be rules, differing from place to another, and to demand obedience to them is just an expression of a particular norm in a particular place at a particular time, and person demanding them just an effect of all this particularism and surrounding cultural narrowness. Sometimes i feel embarassed doing something deviating, some kind of shame, but most shameful i feel when caring about social norms and being unable to do something freely. I would rather not have neither of these feelings, because the former is just stupidity and the latter comes from recognizing my own stupidity. Only deviant people i've found some times irritating are junkies and lunatics, because interacting with them has been difficult. Actually, i think it is quite sad to notice how much there are norms in everything, how one should behave and what kind of life to live, what one should be interested in, what kind of attitude one should have towards life, etc etc, and that if these norms are not being followed, you can get kicked out of interaction. It is sad, because if they're just being followed, then nobody is really thinking for her/himself, and then there's neither ever real interaction between people. If we are just repeating old thoughts copied from outside and living and talking them, then it is not really we who are living but some old ideas in our heads, and we become like robots. So i'm strongly against just doing what the society demands. What i respect is free, individual and moral thinking and living.

No, I don't believe that. If people always lived by the rules there would have been no American Revolution or woman's rights or the Civil Rights Movement. Our society is shaped by those bold enough to break the mold, to rebel, to fight for the things they think are right.

I think some societal norms are meant to be broken. Really why should we follow what everyone thinks is normal. Like my dad used to do laundry all the time hes is straight, he cooks, and he does the dishes. All three of those are considered a womens job. Personally I accept anyone. I don't think anyone should be considered as outcast or you should make fun of them just because they're different.

I am one of those people that keep thinking. Who am I to judge what normal is. I think that there really is no normal anymore. I guess that I say that because there are so many different types of people who do things that may not be normal in everyone else's eyes, but is very normal to them.

Some social norms keep the peace but others are ridiculous. As a punk (as a lifestyle) a believe that a social norm is only something that is created to oppress some ones true self-expression. So no, social norms are made to be broken and revolutionize. They are made by people who are afraid of what is out there and what the world can offer. They keep creativity locked down and try and destroy orginallity. People need to learn to be themselves and quit caring what the world thinks!

What you are in your home as being the first school really counts a lot on the outside(mingling)..and it varies actually..like what you had given as an example above ..if your surrounded with them in your house then you perceived it as theres nothing wrong(and really nothing wrong about being one)..the problem encounters when your outside(society) since some have different views on that matter..but in my opinion..whatever i perceive or think that it is right which means havent offended anybody on the process or no laws been violated..then it is fine..though others think its not right ..it is not a crime..

most of my actions are in accordance with social norms because i can accept these norms. however in a few cases, i will force myself to do things according to social norms because i don't like to be rejected by others. in a few other cases, i will insist on my own idea in spite of social norms. as long as i do not do harm to others, why should i change my idea.

"I Refuse to Conform to the Norms of Society"... well, not all the time of course... only when i feel that what is right should be followed... like accepting homosexuality as a part of our society... Norms like humans should evolve to suit human need and wants...not to restrict and hinder one from growing and succeeding...