Jane Jones loves liver and onions. She often sees this dish available in cafeterias; however, she has also overheard fellow cafeteria patrons commenting that "only old people eat liver-how disgusting!" Because of the social criticism that she has overheard, Jane almost never buys liver and onions when she is out in public. Jane would best be characterized as being engaged in ________.

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High self-monitoring individuals are more aware of social cues and adjust their self-presentation accordingly. Jane's behavior of avoiding liver and onions in public due to the criticism she has heard from others indicates that she is highly sensitive to social norms and is adjusting her behavior accordingly.

Jane Jones Loves Liver and Onions