While few people consciously sign the social contract they live by, most of them adhere to its requirements. Humanity may try to give the impression that it is above the impulsive instinct and ingrained ritual that drives the behavior of other species, but in fact, society is just as defined by its unspoken rules as any other animal group. Everything is a dance, with correct and incorrect steps. The more missteps that occur, the more strained relationships become.