Your evening is not going as planned. While at a bar, you ...

[sabina]

Your evening is not going as planned. While at a bar, you accidentally knock over a man's drink. Although the spill was an accident, it has ruined his date's clothing and he is very angry.
 
  What is the most likely next step in this conflict's interaction ritual chain?
  a. You get punched in the face.
  b. He begs you for mercy.
  c. You get insulted.
  d. A full-scale bar fight breaks out.

Question 2

In what different ways do we characterize ourselves in social settings?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[alvinum]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

As we interact with others, we engage in a process of working within the rules and norms of society to try to present a pleasing version of ourselves. Examples include our Facebook and professional website profiles, our business cards, and the different ways we characterize ourselves in social settings when we meet new people or introduce ourselves to a group.

[sabina]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kjohnson]

Excellent