2.2 Politeness in urban areas; synonymous with civility Flashcards

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Behavior in the city is characterised by 4 things:

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  1. Social withdrawal
  2. Egoistic behavior
  3. Detachment
  4. Disinterest in others
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Hypotheses of Politeness in the urban environment:

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H1 = In towns more polite
H2= when density is high → less polite
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Conclusions on politeness (4)

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  1. Civility suffers in large cities
  2. Density lowers civility
  3. Social norms buffers the negative impact (holding the door for someone)
  4. In city, influenced by preceding situations
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