Societies construct patterns of behavior by deeming certain actions or speech as acceptable or unacceptable. According to Tabatabaei, there are acceptable and unacceptable esoteric interpretations. The one looking to this is in need of distinguishing the acceptable from the unacceptable. Basic needs refer to the minimum standards for consumption and acceptable needs. New methods of processing previously acceptable components of dialysis must always be considered. First Nations is considered the most acceptable by most people. Hofstede's dimensions offer guidelines for defining culturally acceptable approaches to corporate organizations. Politicians can only act within the acceptable range. We came to a compromise with Profile that was acceptable. "OK", a term that means "acceptable". Homosexuality became much more visible and somewhat more acceptable. It helps us fit into society by getting us to act in socially acceptable ways. Implicating the effect of developing acceptable norms in groups. Dictionary.com defines it as meaning "fine" or "acceptable". Disobeying the rules for acceptable releases carried varying penalties.