silentcustom
nounUK /ˈsaɪlənt ˈkʌstəm/
US /ˈsaɪlənt ˈkʌstəm/
A silent custom is a tradition that people follow without talking about it.
Taking off your shoes at the door is a silent custom in many homes.
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2. A rule that everyone knows but nobody says out loud.
Not sitting in someone's seat is a silent custom at school.
3. A way of doing things that is passed down without words.
The silent custom of sharing food at the table has lasted for years.
4. A quiet behavior that a group expects from its members.
Waiting in line is a silent custom in the city.