Conforming neither objectively breaks any rules, nor is it perceived by most others as DEVIANT. It is important to remember that even most individuals who become labled as DEVIANTS whether they are hippies, whores, murderers, or thieves actually engage in conforming behavior MOST of the time. Conforming behavior is the norm in most social groups, and even most DEVIANT individuals abide by both the formal and informal rules the vast majority of the time. Students of DEVIANCE are, of course, less interested in conforming behavior than various types of DEVIANCE except to the degree that conformity is the standard against which DEVIANCE is measured.

-"Understanding Deviance and Control: Theory, Research, and social policy.", Craig B. Little, pg.6, Types of Deviance.