Общество, Закон и Политика - Таможня и Социальное Соответствие

Освойте английские пословицы, касающиеся обычаев и социального соответствия, такие как "обычай - проводник невежественного" и "сколько стран, столько обычаев".

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used for implying that it is more beneficial to let go of outdated or harmful practices and customs in favor of positive change and improvement

Вредные обычаи и привычки лучше оставлять, чтобы они не мешали прогрессу

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

Слепое следование обычаям может мешать здравому смыслу и прогрессу

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

В разных странах разные обычаи и нормы поведения, и эти различия следует уважать

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

Невежественные люди часто следуют привычкам и традициям вместо самостоятельного мышления

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

Традиция должна быть ориентиром, а не препятствием для перемен и прогресса

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

Идти против господствующих норм или мнений обычно трудно и малоэффективно

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

В некоторых обществах отличие от других может вызвать давление, критику или наказание

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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