Social norms are the unwritten rules of acceptable behavior in a group or society. There are several major types of social norms, including private norms relating to individuals and families, group norms that govern specific organizations, associational norms of companies and institutions, and national norms prescribed by countries. In Nepal, some examples of social norms include using the greeting of Namaste, not wearing shoes in homes or temples, using the right hand for giving and receiving, and dressing modestly especially for women in rural areas.