The residents on Northgate Road have convened to discuss whether their private road should be paved.The majority are in favour of having the road paved.However Nicholas,a long-time resident,expresses his opposition.Which of the following is least likely?

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Nicholas is less likely to gain only public conformity without private conformity, especially if he is a respected, long-time resident. His dissenting opinion might lead some residents to genuinely reconsider their stance, leading to private conformity with his views. Public conformity without private agreement is less likely in a close-knit community discussing a matter of common interest.

The Residents on Northgate Road Have Convened to Discuss Whether