In an experiment cited in your textbook,a man dressed poorly and another man well-dressed,asked people in bakeries for a pastry while claiming they did not have enough money to pay for it.Which of the two men was/were given a pastry when they both were impolite in asking for the pastry?
A) the well-dressed man
B) the poorly-dressed man
C) both men, regardless of how they were dressed
D) neither man, regardless of how he was dressed

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The well-dressed man was more likely to be given a pastry because people tend to respond more favorably to individuals who appear to have higher social status, even if they are impolite.

In an Experiment Cited in Your Textbook,a Man Dressed Poorly