Certain expectations of academic integrity, honesty, and behavior are coded into the ceremony. Although not appearing formally, such codes are commonly understood by professionals and carry severe penalties for their violation. Academic dishonesty or violation of canons of ethics typically lead to censure by one's peers. Although different societies may hold varying the underlying definition subscribes to certain rules of conduct. Some conduct or behavior is good and leads to virtue and other is bad and is condemned in all societies.
Sexual conduct seems to be the chief issue in discussions of morality.
Not all societies are obsessed with sexual conduct. History and custom no doubt play a part in determining the specific conduct judged moral or immoral. Variations in moral codes help to define different cultures. Most moral codes make allowances for its members living in alien cultures, and sensitive travelers in contact with foreign cultures learn the code to avoid offending their hosts. It is said that even among criminals there is a code of conduct.