mˈɛni kˈʌltʃɚz ɛkspˈɛkt mˈoːɹnɚz tə kɜːtˈeɪl sˈɜːʔn̩ æktˈɪvᵻɾiz, jˈuːʒuːəli ðoʊz kənsˈɪdɚd fɹˈɪvələs ɔːɹ ðæt ɑːɹ ɐkˈʌmpənid baɪ ɛkspɹˈɛʃənz ʌv dʒˈɔɪ.
Many cultures expect mourners to curtail certain activities, usually those considered frivolous or that are accompanied by expressions of joy.