What makes "stealing" an idea different from simply copying and idea?

When you steal an idea you're usually taking the idea and ususing it exactly, but when you copy an idea you slightly change the idea.

well, people who live in cold areas tend to dress with more layers to stay warm.their homes mostly likely have a some sort of heat sorce as well as warm food.

in warm areas homes can have fans, air conditioners, central air to stay cool.people tend to dress in in less layers or thinner layers to stay cool.food that can be served such as ice cream or some type of cool treats