In 2005 the Northwestern University women's lacrosse team won an NCAA championship and was invited to the White House to receive congratulations from the president.Controversy erupted after the team's visit when the official photograph revealed that several team members were wearing flip-flops.Despite the outcry,the athletes took the criticism in stride,talking about it on The Today Show and auctioning the offending footwear for charity.Given the reaction and the team's response,what kind of norm did the athletes break by wearing flip-flops to the White House?

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The athletes broke a folkway norm by wearing flip-flops to the White House. While it is not necessarily forbidden by law or culture to wear flip-flops in a casual setting, it is not considered appropriate attire for a formal event such as a visit to the White House. The team's response to the criticism suggests that they recognized the social norms around appropriate dress and were willing to make light of their mistake.

In 2005 the Northwestern University Women's Lacrosse Team Won an NCAA