Post by iannizzm on Dec 1, 2017 21:59:19 GMT
Asking for the seat on the subway caused embarrassment, and a nervousness based on the response they anticipated from the person sitting down. This shows the importance of norms because norms allow us to fit in and be apart of society. Without norms, we may stand out, and humans like to be in situations of comfort and familiarity; standing out causes an uncomfortable effect on the body.