The Worst Place and the Best Face

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We examine the tendency to give socially approved responses among Mexicans and Anglos, interpreting it as a type of image management characterized by conformity and the presentation of a good face. We find that it is associated with low social class, minority status, age, and Mexican culture. Persons in positions of powerlessness or in cultures that emphasize correct appearances may have learned that presenting a good face is an adaptive strategy.

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