1) It is probably safe to assume cultural norms are more complex and locally varied than most literature will lead one to believe, as well as more dynamic. One should be looking for local variation, as well as areas of broad generalization with regard to norms. Geography, language, religion, ethnicity, history, and socioeconomic status are likely contributors to variability and it is useful to keep in mind howthese might be important in evolution and current expression of cultural norms.