Thomas,who has never been to a formal dinner,is attending one at his friend's house.Throughout the evening,Thomas observes his friend's behaviour in order to fit in and act appropriately.Thomas is learning the social ______ of a formal dinner.
A)norms
B)hierarchies
C)roles
D)structures

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Social norms are the unwritten rules of behavior that are expected and accepted in a particular society or social group. In this scenario, Thomas is observing his friend's behavior in order to learn and adopt these social norms of a formal dinner. Hierarchies refer to the rank or order within a social group, roles refer to the expected functions or behaviors of individuals within the group, and structures refer to the organizational framework or arrangement of the group. While these concepts are related to social norms, they do not accurately describe the situation presented in the scenario.

Thomas,who Has Never Been to a Formal Dinner,is Attending One