Käyttäytymämme

Käyttäytymämme is a Finnish phrase meaning “our behavior.” It is used in Finnish discourse to refer to the conduct of a group, whether a community, organization, nation, or society at large. Grammatically it is a compound formed from käyttäytyminen (behavior, conduct) and the first-person plural possessive suffix -mme, signaling collective ownership or responsibility for the noted behavior. Unlike a fixed disciplinary term, Käyttäytymämme functions as a framing device in text and speech to examine norms, actions, and consequences.

In sociology and ethics, the expression is used to discuss how values, norms, and social structures shape how people act, and how collective conduct can reflect or influence power dynamics, equality, and accountability. In organizational contexts, it may appear in analyses of corporate culture or leadership, addressing questions such as how inclusivity, transparency, and compliance shape the behavior of staff and management. In public discourse, the phrase can foreground debates about civility, media responsibility, and social cohesion, particularly in moments of crisis or controversy.

Related concepts include käyttäytyminen (behavior), social norms, ethics, corporate social responsibility, and civic virtue. The term does not designate a single, formal theory in itself but is a pragmatic label used to discuss, evaluate, and critique the conduct of groups.