When We Fail at Public Social Performances, Such as Accidentally

question 31

Multiple Choice

When we fail at public social performances, such as accidentally dropping a book in class, how do we repair our mistake?

• A) Most people immediately stop what they are doing and launch into a detailed apology.
• B) Most people signal that all is okay by quietly indicating that they have performed imperfectly.
• C) Most people go on as though nothing has happened.
• D) Most people involved in the scene will have an embarrassed reaction.

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Definitions:

Firm

A business organization, such as a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship, that sells goods or services in exchange for money.

Price

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