do as they do
- conformBehave as expected
- imitateReproduce another's behavior
- followGo behind another
- mimicOne who copies others
- copyIdentical reproduction made
blend in · fit in · assimilate · adapt · mirror · emulate · go along · comply · obey · herd · sheep · crowd · peer pressure · chameleon · when in Rome · groupthink · norms · customs
conformity vs. independence
do as they dostand apart
Be noticeably different
nonconformity · go against the grain · individualism · self-determination · autonomy
imitation vs. originality
do as they doinnovate
Introduce novel methods
pioneer · think outside the box · break the mold · break new ground · invent