What type of norms guide everyday behavior in society?

The type of norms that primarily guide everyday behavior in society are folkways. Folkways are the informal norms or customs that dictate how individuals should behave in various social situations. They encompass everyday habits, manners, and practices that are generally accepted within a culture but are not enforced by law. For example, manners like saying "please" and "thank you," or dressing appropriately for different occasions, are guided by folkways.

In contrast, formal laws refer to codified rules established by governmental authority and are enforced through legal institutions. Sanctions are the responses or consequences (positive or negative) that follow the violation or adherence to norms, but they are not norms themselves. Taboos are severe prohibitions or restrictions within a culture that invoke strong societal reactions and are generally more serious than folkways, often associated with moral or ethical conduct. Folkways help maintain social order through everyday social interactions without the need for formal enforcement.