Regilect:  The Regional Grammar of Human Behavior It’s simply the living “how we do things here.” By Patrick A. Baron (Reticent Quintessence) May 2026 Dictionary Entry regilect /ˈrɛdʒɪlɛkt/  noun The distinctive pattern of social behavior and interpersonal norms that defines a specific geographic region, including neighboring or adjacent areas. A regilect consists of the unspoken rules shaping what feels normal, polite, respectful, or “right” in everyday interactions—such as degrees of directness, physical proximity, use of silence, eye contact, warmth, and conflict navigation. These patterns emerge from the interplay of local geography, climate, history, and shared experience, explaining why a behavior valued as honest strength in one place may be viewed as rude or inappropriate in another nearby location. Origin:  Coined in 2026 by Patrick A. Baron, from  regi-  (region) +  -lect  (as in dialect or idiolect). Example:  “A short drive from the Oz...