According to dramaturgy, when a person accepts apologies, excuses, or disclaimers, they are helping a rule violator to
A) save face.
B) experience embarrassment.
C) violate another norm.
D) make fun of himself.

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Accepting apologies, excuses, or disclaimers helps the rule violator to "save face," which means maintaining their social dignity or reputation after a social misstep.

According to Dramaturgy, When a Person Accepts Apologies, Excuses, or Disclaimers