Step Out of Formality

To be uncommon, not following the rules and standards set by others.

You have always looked at how others see you. You have to step out of formality.

by Patrice Stewart January 16, 2019

Formality wash

A very quick hand wash (generally not involving soap) by a person who has just urinated in a public restroom, expressly to let others in the restroom see they haven't left without washing, when otherwise - had there been no one else in the restroom - they wouldn't bother

Restroom patron 1: "That guy barely got his hands wet at the sink, then walked out!"

Restroom patron 2: "Yeah, that's a formality wash"

by RUFKM? August 28, 2009

Formality

A byproduct of customs and morals, derived where formality is already "dead" or out-dated and, popularly, seens to prevent progress or simply kills usable time with something unimportant.

Tying ties for special occasions such as a job interview or marriages with the Double-windsor knot is a formality just as much as using a Three piece suit with three buttons and single breasted.

by Chaotic_Neutral October 20, 2012