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Unbeknownst to Chang, his parents are playing a trick on him by presenting him with a wrapped bar of soap for his birthday. Chang opens the gift and, on seeing the bar of soap, looks over to his grandmother and hesitantly and softly says, "I wanted this soap, grandmother. Thank you!" Clearly, Chang's body language indicates his disappointment in the gift. What likely explains why Chang lied about his enthusiasm for the gift of soap?

a. The soap is the only gift Chang received.

b. Chang is not lying but likely enjoys soap.

c. Chang is a habitual liar.

d. By saying he wanted the soap, Chang is displaying the social norm of politeness.

Explanation / Answer

d. By saying he wanted the soap, Chang is displaying the social norm of politeness

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