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Custom vs. Habit
Custom
/ˈkʌstəm/Examples:
In Japan, bowing is a common custom.She ordered a custom cake for the party.
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Habit
/ˈhæbət/Examples:
It is hard to break a bad habit.Drinking coffee in the morning is her daily habit.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Custom refers to practices or traditions followed by a group or society, while habit refers to behaviors or routines adopted by an individual.
- To remember custom, think of social customs like shaking hands when greeting, which are shared activities.
- For habit, consider it as a personal routine, like brushing your teeth every morning.
- A custom is usually a cultural norm, while a habit is more personal and individualistic.
- Use custom when discussing societal behaviors; use habit for personal, repeated actions.
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