human warmth; friendliness; a sense of human interest and interpersonal connection

local conditions and customs; the unique geography, products, habits, and etiquette of a specific place

worldly wisdom; the ways of the world or the social skills required to get along in society

disregarding common sense or human feelings; not amenable to reason or logic in interpersonal matters; unsociable or cold

fickleness and inconsistency of human relationships; refers to the way people's attitudes change from warm to cold depending on someone else's status or fortune

a debt of gratitude; a social obligation that one is expected to repay

to do someone a favor without any extra effort, or to help someone by taking advantage of a situation that already exists; literally "a favor following the current of the water"

To do someone a favor or a good turn, often with the intention of gaining gratitude or future benefit from the recipient.

To give someone a benefit or provide a convenience in order to please them or win their favor, often at little cost to oneself.

The manners, customs, and social habits unique to a particular place or people.

To ask someone to use their personal influence or connections to intercede on one's behalf; to ask for a favor through a third party.

The state of society and the nature of human relationships; social shifts and the attitudes of people in the world.

The universal laws of morality and human nature; common sense and principles of justice

A proverb suggesting that social relationships and favors are maintained only while a person is still alive, present, or in power, often implying that people are forgotten once they are gone or lose their status

to spend money on gifts, banquets, or contributions for friends and relatives during special occasions like weddings or funerals to maintain social relations or gain favor

the ways of the world and human relationships; the morals and manners of the time

a modest gift such as a book, poem, or painting, which is culturally refined but costs little to provide

to owe a favor; to owe a debt of gratitude to someone which should be repaid in the future

To intentionally grant a request or bestow a favor with the expectation that the recipient will feel grateful and eventually repay the kindness; to buy gratitude

To ask someone you previously helped to return the favor; to remind someone of a kindness you did for them in order to get help now

Expenses related to social obligations and networking, such as gifts for weddings, funerals, and other traditional ceremonies

To be well-versed in the ways of the world and show an understanding of human feelings; knowledgeable and worldly-wise.

human warmth, friendliness, or the quality of being humane; kind and beautiful feelings between people reflected in their words and actions

Experienced and knowledgeable about the ways of the world and human nature; sophisticated in handling social relationships.

To fulfill one's social or moral obligations to others; to act with proper courtesy or kindness.

showing human sympathy or kindness; humane