While hanging out with a group of his friends from Wisconsin, Vern mentioned that he didn't like the Green Bay Packers. After making this statement, Vern noticed that his friends started ignoring him and no longer invited him to parties. This exclusion by Vern's friends provides an example of:

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This is an example of norm enforcement, as Vern's friends are enforcing the norm that all Wisconsinites must support the Green Bay Packers. Vern's deviation from this norm led to his exclusion from social activities.

While Hanging Out with a Group of His Friends from Wisconsin