Which of the following would be a violation of display rules in American culture?
A) Members of a losing sports team smile and congratulate the winning team.
B) When Bobby's grandmother gave him underwear instead of a toy for his birthday, Bobby made a face and said it was "yucky."
C) Fans at a baseball game yell, "Boo!" when the umpire made a call against the home team.
D) A college professor smiles patiently while listening to a failing student list excuses for why assignments haven't been completed.

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In American culture, it is generally considered a violation of display rules to show negative emotions in response to a gift or in a situation where positive emotions are expected. Bobby's reaction of making a face and saying his gift was "yucky" goes against expectations of being gracious and polite when receiving a gift. The other options do not violate American display rules as much, as they may be considered acceptable or even expected in certain contexts.

Which of the Following Would Be a Violation of Display