Sociedad, Ley y Política - Aduanas y Conformidad Social

Domina los proverbios ingleses sobre costumbres y conformidad social, como "la costumbre es la guía del ignorante" y "cada país, cada costumbre".

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a bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept

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used for implying that it is more beneficial to let go of outdated or harmful practices and customs in favor of positive change and improvement

Es mejor abandonar las costumbres o hábitos perjudiciales para que no impidan el progreso

Ex: Child labor was once a common practice, but a bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept. We must work to ensure that all children have the opportunity to receive an education and live a childhood free from exploitation.

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custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools

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used to warn that blindly following customs and traditions can be detrimental to progress and wisdom, and encourages individuals to question and examine established practices

Seguir las tradiciones ciegamente puede obstaculizar la sabiduría y el progreso

Ex: The businessman reminded his colleagues that innovation is key to success, and that they should not be afraid to break with traditional ways of thinking, as custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.

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so many countries, so many customs

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used to emphasize that people in different countries have different customs and ways of behaving, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Los distintos países tienen diferentes costumbres y formas de comportarse, y esas diferencias deben respetarse

Ex: When traveling to a new country, it's important to research local customs and etiquette to avoid unintentionally offending others, as they say, so many countries, so many customs.

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custom is the guide of the ignorant

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used to suggest that people who lack knowledge or understanding often rely on established habits and traditions as a default guide for decision making

Las personas ignorantes suelen seguir hábitos y tradiciones establecidas en vez de pensar por sí mismas

Ex: The politician refused to consider new policies or ideas, relying instead on the tried-and-true methods of the past, as custom is the guide of the ignorant.

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tradition is a guide and not a jailer

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used to convey the idea that traditions can be beneficial as a guiding principle but can also become an obstacle to progress or adaptation if they are too rigidly followed

La tradición debe servir de guía, no de obstáculo para el cambio y el progreso

Ex: The company's management recognized the importance of honoring its traditions while also being open to new ideas and innovations, understanding that tradition is a guide and not a jailer.

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it is ill striving against the stream

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used to imply that it is unwise and futile to act contrary to what is generally accepted or practiced, emphasizing the challenge of going against prevailing norms or opinions

Ir contra las normas u opiniones dominantes suele ser difícil y poco eficaz

Ex: Despite his unconventional ideas, John knew that it is ill striving against the stream and decided to conform to the company's dress code.

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the nail that sticks out, gets hammered down

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used to imply that in some groups or societies, people who are different may be criticized or punished, and there is pressure to conform to established norms

En algunas sociedades, ser diferente puede provocar presión

Ex: Those who are different or unconventional may struggle to gain acceptance in some groups or cultures - the nail that sticks out, gets hammered down.

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