Taha and Usman, each with a new romantic partner they are trying to impress, go on a double date to a local restaurant. The group receives terrible service, so Taha suggests leaving a very small tip. However, based on his understanding of the evolutionary origins of altruism, Usman suggests that the best way to impress their dates is to tip generously instead. This might work because
A. generous people are assumed to be well off or have more resources.
B. generous people are assumed to be friendly and non-aggressive.
C. generosity signals a lack of fear or uncertainty about the future.
D. generous people are more likely to succeed in life generally due to their good reputations.
Answer: A
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