In Japan, people stay quiet on public transport. Your phone keeps ringing loudly. What’s the expectation?
You’re supposed to keep your phone on silent. - It’s not acceptable to talk on the phone there. - The phone needs fixing because the silent mode isn’t working.
Your apartment in Germany has a broken heater. What should happen?
The landlord is supposed to fix it. - It’s not acceptable to leave it like that in winter. - The heater needs fixing.
In the UK, people drive on the left. Tourists keep driving on the right. What’s the problem and expectation?
It’s not acceptable to drive on the right. - Drivers are supposed to follow the local rules. - It keeps causing accidents.