Commitment (social behavior)

Commitment is a social behavior between people . It can be seen as a virtue ; it was and is a social norm (in some societies or in some social groups more than in others).

Bindingness refers to the consistency, perseverance or steadfastness with which a person - sometimes under adverse circumstances - stands for a promise or declaration of intent (collectively called " promise ") that he or she has made to another person or persons. It will either be pursued until it is realized or clearly revoked (see also severability clause : strive for something partially impracticable as far as possible). For many, it is a mandatory requirement for fair and correct dealings with one another and implies reliability. In a figurative sense, commitment is also equated with courteous friendliness.

In the legal area, it is binding that promised properties or components actually exist ( warranty ) and that services are provided independently on time at the agreed price without additional demands (binding action). This action (or failure to act) can become impossible or unreasonable in the event of force majeure .

moral

Morals and taboos have a certain binding force. Customs can be defined as the canon of values determined by moral values, rules and norms , customary in a certain social group or community and then binding for the individual (compare Ferdinand Tönnies , Die Sitte , 1908). See also liability (law and morality) .