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Though I am speaking of age differences within a relationship, I am refering to adults(over age 18). Alot of my friends think that it is strange for me to be in a relationship with a man who is almost 17 years older than I am. I prefer elder men because they offer the maturity I am looking for in a man. In other countries around the world such as Egypt alot of younger men prefer older women. they do this because the feel as though they have more security and the older women are much more mature.

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If your love-life is sweet, you'll love life and cherish the person that stares back at you in the mirror. (Pic source: pinterest)

Success has diverse versions and while many scream some actually whispers and the ones that fall into this label I call 'Subtle, Silent Success.' But hey, huge success!

If you fall and rise many times while trying to stop smoking maybe drinking or lavish-spending ... perhaps it's womanizing for Alayo in Amoyo, Ilorin; it could be gossiping for Dupe in Dugbe (Ibadan) maybe indolence for Lara in Ora, Ogbomoso or even both for Asolo in Isolo, Lagos but after several months or years they eventually quit, yeah each one of you is a success, big success irrespective of the times you fell.

Now if your home is the head-office of domestic violence and you finally divorced your hubby then your family and bosom friends might say congrats - it's success, though ironic. Yippee, the beginning of freedom and blessed life of peace laced with bliss.

Perhaps as a man it's bye-bye to insanity and life of stress because your wife now ex was a stressor of class and as such hell on earth. Perhaps she was notorious with extra-marital affairs and neighours call you mumu behind your back and men who sleep with her perceive you as an award-winning fool for 'selflessly' dishing out your food to them.

You took the right step. Congrats to you man!

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I won't bore you or box myself by defining who I'm, what I'm or where I'm headed. I AM OLAYEMI JOSEPH OGUNOJO, a Nigerian and World Citizen and a student of the 'University of Life.' If you impart knowledge into every Tayo, Tanko and Tagbo you meet, they will impact every Tom, Dick and Harry they confluence. View all posts by olayemi

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If your love-life is sweet, you'll love life and cherish the person that stares back at you in the mirror. (Pic source: pinterest) Success has diverse versions and while many scream some actually whispers and the ones that fall into this label I call 'Subtle, Silent Success.' But hey, huge success!

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In the Caribbean, where my family is from, it is quite normal to spank or even beat a child in order to discipline them. In fact, it is so normalized that teachers and principals in the Caribbean spank children in school. Neighbors who spot children being naughty in the streets often times will spank your child because it is accepted that it takes a village to raise a child.

In America, spanking or beating is considered child abuse and parents/adults can and will be arrested. Children will also be removed from the home also and placed into foster care. Children are encouraged to call the police if parents yell or hit their children.

TIFFANY CHIN

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In the USA eating dishes compromised of lentils or rice with your bare hands may seem barbaric or unhygienic but in countries like India it is the preferred way of eating and is seen as completely normal.

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In certain parts of the world it is considered deviant for people to wear facial piercings and tattoos on their bodies but in some places like India it is looked at as a form of beauty and a part of their culture.

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Slurping is the sound made when you eat or drink something while making a loud noise while you suck. Many of us have can probably remember being told as children to chew with our mouth closed and not to be loud at the dinner table. Children in the United States, at least where I am from, are told from a very young age that to make these kind of noises while we eat is incredibly rude and even disgusting. If you were to explore the eating habits of other countries, such as Japan for example, you may be surprised to know that slurping while you eat is actually considered a compliment to the chef and it is actually quite rude if you enjoy your meal in absolute quiet when eating in a public place such as a restaurant.

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Prostitution is something that is greatly frowned upon and usually have man negative sanctions associated with it here in the USA. It is a crime in almost every city and state and is punishable through our Criminal Justice system. In a place like Thailand, prostitution is legal and is actively known for its sex tourism. It is tolerated by the people and brings in more economic wealth into Thailand. It is a normal job for some individuals to hold and is even protected by their criminal justice system. They have entire establishments containing different sex workers, offering different services.

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The consumption of marijuana is considered deviant in many cultures while in Jamaica, the Rastafarian faith believes that the "higher" one is the closer they are to God. They promote marijuana usage. Most rastas smoke all the time.

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I come from an area where pursuing a higher education after high school is considered a shock. Growing up in a setting where others are either joining the work force, having children, and partying was considered a normal thing to do, most of us that prefer to ditch that lifestyle and go to college aim to go a school that is out of the city because college life is a lot better. I ended up meeting more people that have the same goals and ambitions that I acquire versus staying in a place where you're considered stuck-up or an overachiever for deciding to go college.

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In Indonesia, it is legal for children ages 2 and up to smoke and to purchase cigarettes; this is seen as normal and acceptable in their country. In many other countries, including the United States, selling cigarettes to minors (anyone under the age of 18) is illegal, and if they are caught smoking this is seen as deviant and socially unacceptable. Any minor seen smoking is more than likely going to be judged as a bad child and may be punished by their parents or by the law.

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In countries like the United States we are given the freedom to choose who we would like to marry. In other countries like India and the Middle East, however, it is very common to have an arranged marriage. These people have no say in who they can or can not marry because it is up to their parents.

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In some countries the drinking age is "if you can see over the bar you can drink." in other places it is 16 years of age. I'm the unites states you have to be 21 in order to drink. Americans are generally more strict on this compared to other countries where drinking underage is acceptable as long as your parent allows it.

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Countries abroad may not follow the same rules as the USA. Washing with water as opposed to using toilet paper is considered a ritual act of purity, and hands must be washed immediately after. It is also accepted that the left hand is used to wash oneself, and the right hand is used for handshakes. The practice of washing as opposed to toilet paper use is also common in many Asian, African and Middle Eastern countries.

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Tattoos are considered deviant. When I was in Honduras the children I worked with were very surprised I had two tattoos. There, they are considered very taboo! Usually only prisoners or criminals have tattoos, which caused them to be surprised and ask lots of questions when they saw mine. Unlike Honduras and many other countries, America does not consider tattoos as surprising or taboo.

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In countries like India and Africa a male having more than one wives is a common thing. Having kids with different women and living together is completely normal. In the other hand, polygamy is illegal here in the US.

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War when I think about it I see this as our country defending ourselves against possible threats, or people who have already done us harm so we send our men and women out their to fight for us and protect us, this is normal. Now when we go to many of our local streets where gangs are common it is frowned upon to hear about kills between between different types of people but they are too, at times protecting their loved ones, and fight for things they believe in, or when they feel threated and have no way out.

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I come from Miami where the frat and sorority is laughed upon and not taken seriously. It's a very fast paced, diversity city. Many of my friends transfer to up north universities because they wanted to experience college lifestyle. Majority of people that were born in Miami see the sorority lifestyle as people with "odd" behaviors and activities. Although, if you travel up north, joining a frat or sorority is typically normal. For example, in Orlando, surrounding yourself with your frat brothers and sorority sisters helps you networking and may even be considered more popular.

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Sometimes we see someone wearing a outfit, whether it is all black Gothic type clothes, or maybe clothes that do not show any skin or hair, clothes that show more skin then normal, or having a weird design on clothes can be frowned upon and considered "not normal". If we see somebody wearing a long sleeve outfit in the summer it can be looked as deviant because that's not something normally one would wear in the summer. Or if somebody is wearing a shirt or dress that has a strange design can be considered deviant as well.

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Finishing your food is considered proper in America but in Asian cutures, if one finishes their food quickly, it's considered rude because it looks as if there wasn't enough food to eat and the host was inconsiderate. That's why Asian families cook a lot for parties and other events.

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Not completely illegal just completely frowned upon is dressing up in public and it not being a major holiday. Running around like an elf in the middle of summer is deviant because it's out of the norm for a lot of people. Dressing up is usually only for halloween, easter, and christmas.

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Hunting and killing an animal for sport is considered by some as a deviant act. It is generally accepted that it is wrong to kill an animal and not make use of the carcass or eat their meat. That is considered cruel. Hunting was considered a way of life to feed themselves for those in the past such as the Native Americans and as a pastime for the rich (fox or pheasant hunting). Now, some consider it a sport, but others view it as a destructive and cruel hobby.

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Picking your nose in public is considered a deviant act in public. After researching it, this is acceptable in Albania. They pick their noses without a care in the world. In the States when someone picks their nose in public automatically they are judged by others around them. We are taught as a little kid not to pick or stick things in our nose. Not only are you spreading your germs to others, but you are also introducing new germs to your body.

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Kissing somebody 2 or 4 times on the cheeks can be very particular in some cultures or countries. For example, it is totally normal in France to do it, this is how we greet people, we call it ''La Bise'' however I noticed that since I moved to America, nobody really does that, it's even considered oppressive to some people. Men in America tend to shake your hand, but if you go and try to kiss them on the cheek it looks very invasive to them. For girls it's easier however I noticed that if I don't do it the girls won't do it first because it is simply not a norm here in America. So in this sense you can be deviant if you do it here because people will feel like you are going to much into their private space and they do not know how to act to this way of greeting.

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sports are divided though out the country. it can split frie

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Relationships with more than one person are rare in the United States, but not unknown. In other countries, however, having multiple spouses (usually one man with multiple wives, but occasionally a woman with multiple husbands) is actually the norm.

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In North America, sex is seen more normal, in a way, something more casual. But by most Hispanics, sex is seen as something incredibly sacred and that should be "reserved" for the right person, the person you marry. And if you do it before, you might be seen as dirty and not pure, and sometimes men will deny women who are not virgins before marriage.

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It's more common nowadays to dye your hair crazy colors. You may still get weird looks though. Dyeing your hair a natural color, even red which is an uncommon hair color would not be seen as deviant, but dyeing your hair bright blue would be considered deviant because it's not what people would say is normal.

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While being barefoot around a household or on grass is natural, walking around barefoot throughout a school campus, or a busy city would be seen as a deviant act because it would be seen as dirty. Although being barefoot is natural, as we are not born with shoes, many shops and stores have a requirement of shoes and shirt for service, otherwise, you will not be allowed in.

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Although nudity is our natural state and in the privacy of our homes we are often times nude; being nude in public is considered deviant by some and in many municipalities, individuals can be cited or arrested for being nude.

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Vegan is the dietary lifestyle of not consuming any animal products. This means not eating meat or dairy, not purchasing animal products such as fur and leather, and not using products tested on animals such as cosmetic items. Being vegan is deviant because it is not the norm in America, where meat is a staple piece on the plate, along with dairy. However, In countries such as India and Taiwan, you would have more vegan options than non-vegan options.

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Drinking is not something that can be done just anymore. Actually, being able to drink in public is only legal in certain places, the strip in Las Vegas being an example of a setting where public drinking is common and allowed. Although drinking is a common behavior among adults, there are some places where it is not accepted. For example, drinking at a bar, social event or even at home are seen as normal whereas drinking at a park or while walking down the street are acts of deviance that can potentially cause harm to the person drinking or others around them.

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Driving, today, is very dangerous. There have been many incidents around Florida where there are car accidents. Simply texting while driving is what causes most of the accidents, especially among teens in this era. Texting and driving is considered deviant, but texting while inside a cafe or at home, that is not deviant. Texting while stationary at any time of day is considered normal. The deviance only begins when you are texting and driving.

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Informal deviant acts such as talking to yourself in public or picking one's nose in public, have fewer consequences and may not cause serious harm to the victims. While considered offensive, they may not earn any severe punishment. At another time maybe while being home talking to yourself might come out as normal if you ask me.

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Tattoos and piercings are a very controversial subject. Many people love them and find nothing wrong with them while others think it's a sign of disobedience and recklessness. Tattoos and piercings are acceptable in places that aren't business or professional such as parks, clubs, tattoo/piercing shops, and social gathering places. Yet, if someone was trying to apply for a job at a law firm or the hospital, they probably wouldn't even be considered for the job because the look they give off is "bad boy." So, while tattoos and piercings look like a sign of deviance to someone in a professional setting or field, in a regular social gathering ground it's not.

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Gothic clothing is something that people look as weird because they our not out wearing what everyone else is wearing. They may wear all black with cargo boots. People think these people are deviant just because their choice in clothes. People now of days dont like to stand out in a crowd. Everyone wants to be the same and be different is weird and uncomfortable to them.

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Public displays of affection whether just a kiss or much more are not always accepted. You can french kiss your partner in your home but cannot do so in line at Walmart. One reason why people do not socially accept more intimate displays of public affection is due to the children. Children mimic what they see, learning from and being shaped by day to day activities. If a child was to see a couple in line at Walmart getting too sexually intimate the child may later try to copy the couple's activities with another child. This is a situation no parents wants and can be avoided by shielding that type of activity from children.

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On Nov. 8, 2016, voters of 9 states had the power to legalize or not to legalize marijuana. Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada — saw ballot initiatives to legalize weed for recreational purposes. Voters in Arkansas, Florida and North Dakota decided whether to legalize medical cannabis. Montana voted on expanding medical marijuana rights. While the consumption of marijuana is seen as deviant in certain states of the US, it is not at others. Countries like Canada, Jamaica, Amsterdam, Alaska, Argentina and many more have legalized weed.