When We Fail at Public Social Performances, Such as Accidentally

Multiple Choice

When we fail at public social performances, such as accidentally dropping a book in class, how do we repair our mistake?

A) Most people immediately stop what they are doing and launch into a detailed apology.
B) Most people signal that all is okay by quietly indicating that they have performed imperfectly.
C) Most people go on as though nothing has happened.
D) Most people involved in the scene will have an embarrassed reaction.