Sentence examples for good custom from inspiring English sources
The phrase "good custom" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to refer to a desirable or praiseworthy practice or norm that is expected to be followed. For example, "It's a good custom to thank someone for a gift."
Instead, we and others frequently use it in almost the opposite sense, referring to a good custom that, unfortunately, is often breached.
The sheikh's neighbour, a mechanic, got good custom from the ATPU in return for watching the radical preacher.The mechanic will now have to find customers elsewhere.
The law starts by defining its dual purpose as protecting victims of violence, and "preserving the harmony within the households in line with the nation's good custom and tradition".
A good custom tailor will take diagonal body measurements to fit rounded shoulders or a slight slouch.
A good, custom website cost money so they decided to bootstrap a cheap solution.
On top of that, a good custom ROM can also help give your aging hardware a shot in the arm thanks to software tweaks and features it may not get otherwise.
But I read somewhere in the Bible — I can't remember where — that bad language corrupts good customs.
Citing "people in legal circles," the article warned, "people are not goods and these kind of rentals violate public order and good customs.
That was against Islam and our culture … These men [the pirates] have spoiled our good customs and culture, so Somalis should fight back".
"We reminded the producers of Lady Gaga's concert that the show and the event as a whole shall not exhibit any nudity or lewd conduct which may be offensive to morals and good customs".
Mayor David Lisnard signed off on the ruling that "access to beaches and for swimming is banned to anyone who does not have [bathing apparel] which respects good customs and secularism," which is a founding principle of the French republic.
