Some Behaviours,such as Cursing and Wearing Revealing Clothing Are Acceptable

question 45

Multiple Choice

Some behaviours,such as cursing and wearing revealing clothing are acceptable in some social contexts,but are considered unacceptable in other situations,such as in a business office.Which of the following explains why this is the case?

• A)Social norms only apply to social contexts with written guidelines for behaviour,for example,the workplace.
• B)Many social norms are specific to a social context.
• C)Social norms vary from person to person and are not related to the social context.
• D)Social norms only exist for major societal issues,such as theft and murder;there are no social norms for trivial behaviours such as cursing or appropriate dress.

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