Which of the following is NOT an example of an American folkway ?
Correct answer: C. the habit of driving on the right-hand side of the road
- A. the custom of chewing food with one,s mouth closed
- B. the practice of shaking hands when greeting someone for the first time
- C. the habit of driving on the right-hand side of the road
- D. the courtesy of arriving on time for a religious service
Explanation
Chewing with the mouth closed, shaking hands, and punctuality are everyday customary norms, or folkways. Driving on the right-hand side is generally enforced through traffic regulations, making it more than a simple folkway.
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