I find op's observation true, but I also noted that in crisis, when one must lower his norm it can be lowered also pretty easiliy. I think it is because all the peers must lower their norms also so person don't feel he has lower standard of living comparing to othersother peers.

I find op's observation true, but I also noted that in crisis, when one must lower his norm it can be lowered also pretty easiliy. I think it is because all the peers must lower their norms also so person don't feel he has lower standard of living comparing to others.