If your professor asked you to do a breaching experiment,you might do which of the following?
A) ask a stranger for the time
B) ask a stranger to tie your shoes
C) tell your parents you are going over to a friend's house to study
D) tell your best friend that there is something in his or her teeth

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A breaching experiment involves intentionally violating social norms, which can cause discomfort and confusion for the other person involved. Asking a stranger to tie your shoes is a clear violation of social norms and can elicit interesting reactions from the person. options A, C, and D are not as effective examples of a breaching experiment as they do not violate social norms as blatantly as option B.

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