- Folkways
- Shake hands when greeting another person
- Politeness is highly valued (“please”, “thank you”)
- Being too direct may be considered impolite
- Give others personal space
- Make eye contact when speaking to someone
- Walk on the left side
- It’s not expected to give tips
- Arriving late is impolite
- Shake hands when greeting another person
- Mores
- Avoid certain topics when talking to someone new (politics, religion, income, etc.)
- Do not cheat on spouse
- Neglecting children is bad
- Wear clothes in public
- Avoid certain topics when talking to someone new (politics, religion, income, etc.)
- Laws
- Scots Law (unique legal system based on Roman law)
- The legal drinking and smoking age is 18
- The penalty for having, buying, or selling drugs is severe
- Murder is against the law
- Marriage must be monogamous between two consenting adults (16 or older)
- Scots Law (unique legal system based on Roman law)