Your friend has requested you as a bridesmaid at her wedding and asks that you wear a full-length dress, something that is physically uncomfortable for you. When you tell her you plan to wear a knee-length version, she is mortified and says that she expects you to agree to her request. To get you to comply, she may use:

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The friend in this scenario is attempting to use a sanction (social pressure or punishment) to get the bridesmaid to comply with her request to wear a full-length dress. This is evident in her being mortified when the bridesmaid suggests wearing a knee-length dress and expecting her to agree to her request.

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