Suppose that you are walking to work, alone, and you notice a spooky man crawling on the ground alongside a building, holding a gun. He is clearly up to no good. In which of the following cases would you be MOST likely to do something about it (such as call 9-1-1)?
A) No one else around and you are in a rush.
B) No one else around and you are NOT in a rush.
C) A lot of other people are around and you are in a rush.
D) A lot of other people are around and you are NOT in a rush.

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In this situation, there is no immediate danger to yourself or others, so taking the time to call 9-1-1 and report the situation is the responsible course of action. It is important to prioritize safety over any potential rush to get to work. In option A, there is still no immediate danger, but the added rush may prevent someone from taking action. In option C, the presence of many other people may create a false sense of security, while option D is the closest to option B but the lack of urgency in not being in a rush could lead to procrastination in taking action.

Suppose That You Are Walking to Work, Alone, and You