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Custom vs. Habit
Custom
/ˈkʌstəm/Examples:
The customs officers wanted to please the rich ship owner.'No,' replied Jerry, 'no, it's not the custom with us.This is not our custom, and of course yours was unsolicited.
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Habit
/ˈhæbət/Examples:
The habits scorecard.You start to see yourself as someone who lives the habit.I'm not in the habit of comin' late often.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A custom often refers to collective cultural practices or traditions, not just individual behavior.
- A habit is typically associated with an individual's regular behavior or routine.
- Customs are generally socially oriented and shared by groups, while habits are personal and internal.
- Customs may evolve over time with societal changes, whereas habits tend to be consistent until the individual decides to change them.
- To remember: think of custom as a communal tradition and habit as a personal routine.
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