Values in Society

Values are woven into our society through three basic mechanisms: norms, laws, and ethics.

Norms

Let us assume that you are waiting, trying to get out of a parking lot at an intersection in heavy traffic. The cars are shuffling along, barely moving, extending for miles (starting to sound familiar?). You are in an unfavorable situation because, by law, nobody has to let you out. Yet, invariably someone slows down and waves for you to enter traffic. Why does he do it?