Which scenario is an example of puffery?
A)Martina purchases a ring from Alison.Both genuinely believe the stone in the ring is an emerald,but Martina later finds out the stone is just cut glass.
B)A salesperson tells Jinxing that the shiny,chrome-covered motorcycle he is looking at is "the hottest ride on the road."
C)Simon threatens to smash the windshield out of Clara's vintage Pontiac GTO unless she agrees to sell it to him.
D)The clerk at the candy store tells Billy the "Jug 'o Jellybeans" contains 1,000 jellybeans.When Billy takes the jug home and counts,he finds that the jug contains only 995 jellybeans.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Puffery is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. In this scenario, the salesperson's statement that the motorcycle is "the hottest ride on the road" is an example of puffery. It is an opinion and cannot be proven or disproven.

Which Scenario Is an Example of Puffery