Mike Approaches a Long Line at the Grocery Store

question 38

Multiple Choice

Mike approaches a long line at the grocery store.He decides to go toward the front of the line,where he says to a woman,"Excuse me,may I get in line in front of you,because I am buying some groceries?" According to research on mindlessness presented in your textbook,how is the woman in line likely to behave?

• A)She will refuse Mike's request and send him to the back of the line.
• B)She will allow Mike to get in line in front of her.
• C)She will negotiate with Mike as to why he needs to be in front of her.
• D)She will throw a fit in line,and Mike will quickly walk to the back of the line.

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