Genevieve and her friends sit together every day at lunch. It is understood that they will meet and sit in the same spot. Genevieve would never dream of bringing her lunch from home; in her group everyone buys lunch at the cafeteria. If Genevieve wants to bring someone new to join the group, she knows that she should consult her friends first. Even though these ________ were never explicitly stated, Genevieve knows how to manage her behavior based on observing how her friends behave in the group.

A. principles
B. norms
C. rules
D. guidelines


Answer: B

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