Traditional action

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Traditional action is a social action taken by tradition. They are actions which are carried out due to tradition, because they are always carried out in such a situation. An example would be putting on clothes or relaxing on Sundays. Some traditional actions can become cultural artifacts

See also

• Social interaction
• Social action
• Affectional action
• Interpersonal relationship
• Instrumental action
• Value-rational action
• Symbolic interactionism
• Interpersonal relationships
• Group action (sociology)
• Tradition
• Traditional authority