Discussion: Advanced Communication (Group memberships)

We all participate or identify with many groups. Sometimes we even participate in several groups at the same time (e.g., members of a family playing basketball with neighbors). Make a list of all the groups you identify with. Consider nationality, ethnicity, geographic region, interests, and hobbies (e.g., U.S., German-American, Californian, surfers, and skiers.) Provide a norm (standard or rule of behavior) for each group. (Remember that a norm is an action, not a value.) Which groups' norms do you follow most often?