Normalcy

What is normal? It can be a set of things most people identify with. Or its a very unusual approach that only a few can accept. When one says normal, what characteristics come to mind? I have made the mistake of saying normal many times. If I say normal it is an antonym of abnormal which is referring to mental capacities. I don't wish to refer to mental and rational functioning when I make that statement. At times, what I really mean to say is that I perceive something as average. Average refers to mediocre, middle of the pile, ordinary and so on. Its use doesn't invoke the kind of judgmental attitude saying Normal does. And there's no need for political correctness either.

Normalcy is more appropriate when referring to a larger context, such as to describe a lifestyle. But lifestyles differn so use of the word is subjective. Being subjective invites debate it seems. People don't understand that there can be a difference of opinion, even though on somethings, the verdict is very loud and clear. Debates rage on too, and there is never a clear winner in some cases.

And debates can be even more ridiculous if the basics of the arguments are not properly understood! "Cause people think they know when actually they are working off the ignorance of someone else, or the inaccuracy of sources they think are accurate.