Steve decided to go with his friend Wendy to visit a nudist retreat. Of course, everyone Steve encountered was naked. He didn't quite feel comfortable walking around completely naked, so he chose to be partially clothed. A few people stared at Steve. In that setting, what was Steve violating by being partially clothed?

A. a taboo
B. a folkway
C. a formal norm
D. a more


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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