Jennifer Is Attending a Business Luncheon with Several Corporate Executives

question 91

Multiple Choice

Jennifer is attending a business luncheon with several corporate executives.At one point during the meal,she reaches in front of another executive for a saltshaker and hits the executive's arm as he is about to put a spoonful of soup in his mouth.The soup spills on his shirt,and he glares at Jennifer.The glare is an example of a(n)

• A)norm.
• B)folkway.
• C)formal sanction.
• D)informal sanction.

---

Definitions:

Proximate Cause

A legal principle that determines the primary cause or factor that led to an injury or damage, used to establish liability.

Legal Cause

A legally sufficient reason or basis for an action, behavior, or event, as recognized by law.

Cause In Fact

The actual cause or reason an event occurred, which can be determined by the "but-for" test in legal cases.

Product Liability

The legal field that holds manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers accountable for injuries caused by their products.