Pamela observes that people don't sit next to strangers on the subway when there are empty seats available. She notices this also happens on the bus, in the movie theater, and in the cafeteria. Pamela's observations suggest that people's behavior in these situations is governed by:

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Pamela's observations suggest that people's behavior is guided by social norms. The norm of avoiding sitting next to strangers when there are empty seats available is a common social norm in many public spaces, such as on the subway, bus, movie theater, and cafeteria. This behavior serves to maintain personal space and reduce feelings of discomfort or unease that may arise when sitting close to someone unfamiliar.

Pamela Observes That People Don't Sit Next to Strangers on the Subway