Which of the following would be considered a "folkway" of contemporary culture in the United States?

A. bowing when you are introduced to someone
B. dating before marriage
C. sitting on the floor to eat dinner
D. taking off your shoes when you enter a house


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What will be an ideal response?

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