LaPiere's study showed that people's behavior depended more on group membership than on attitudes.

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LaPiere's study found that although many establishments had a "No Chinese" policy, the Chinese couple he traveled with was welcomed with open arms by the majority of establishments they visited. However, when the same establishments were later contacted and asked if they would serve Chinese customers, the response was overwhelmingly negative. This suggests that behavior towards the couple was based more on their group membership (i.e. they were with a white American) than on the establishments' actual attitudes towards Chinese people.

LaPiere's Study Showed That People's Behavior Depended More on Group