An implicit cultural standard has been violated when:
A) taxes are due on April 30 but a person doesn't file a return.
B) a parent allows a 13-year-old to get behind the wheel for a short drive home.
C) a driver accelerates during a yellow light in order to cross the intersection.
D) the school library is almost completely empty but a student sits right next to a stranger.

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Implicit cultural standards are unwritten rules that govern social behavior. While A, B, and C involve legal or formal rule violations, D reflects a breach of personal space and social norms, which are implicit cultural standards.

An Implicit Cultural Standard Has Been Violated When