Individuals often smile at another person who does something nice for them; however, this action is not an official action required by society when someone does something nice for us. Smiling is an example of a(n) ______.

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Informal positive sanctions are actions that are not officially required by society but are used to show approval or admiration for someone's actions. Smiling is an example of an informal positive sanction as it shows approval or gratefulness for the nice thing the other person did.

Individuals Often Smile at Another Person Who Does Something Nice