Sentences with phrase «social pecking»
"Social pecking" refers to a hierarchical system or behavior where individuals establish dominance or superiority over others. It is often seen in group settings, where some individuals assert their authority or control, while others are subjected to their influence or are treated as subordinate. The phrase derives from the pecking order observed in some bird species, where dominance is established through pecking or aggressive behaviors. Full definition
«Your brain is wired not only to figure out where you sit in the professional and social pecking order against others, but to reinforce your position in that pecking order,» says writer Steve Errey, who continues: «When you get wrapped up in establishing or maintaining status, the moment your place in the hierarchy drops you're going to feel pretty horrible... Don't get into the status game — there are no winners.»
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Although bonobos readily share food, social pecking orders still affect the animals» behavior.
While the elites are worrying about economic crises and indifferent to the plight of the people, the news of the coming «Savior» is given directly to the lowest of the low in the social pecking order, the shepherds.
People in those countries might even suppress their true feelings so as not to upset the social pecking order.
While males actively challenge their superiors to win higher rank, females accept their position in the social pecking order, waiting until more senior group members die before moving up the ladder.
Over the years, these dorks have grown close to each other due to their sharing a low status in the social pecking order among their peers.
SYNOPSIS: A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF — Designated Ugly Fat Friend — by her -LSB-...]
In turn, how is a social pecking order established through this process?
Sometimes this behavior is a way of demonstrating the social pecking order in a community of small animals.