Ben works at a local hospital.Every day he takes the elevator to his office on the tenth floor.He has noticed that,once he steps into the elevator,he looks straight ahead at the elevator door and does not make verbal or eye contact with others.This behavior is an example of __________.

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This behavior is an example of a social norm. Social norms are unwritten rules that guide social behavior and are commonly accepted by members of a particular society. In this case, not making verbal or eye contact in an elevator is a common social norm that people follow to maintain personal space and privacy.

Ben Works at a Local Hospital