The Concept of Social Proof
When in doubt, look around you and do what the people at the next table are doing. Most of us do it, and it works most of the time. You probably won’t make a monkey of yourself in any given situation.
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Monkey See, Monkey Do: Persuasion Part 4
No matter how independent you think you are, you’re susceptible to what others think and do.
The Theory of Social Proof
The Theory of Social Proof states that people assume the actions of others reflect correct behavior for a given situation. When in doubt, look around you and do what the people at the next table are doing. Most of us do it, and it works most of the time. You probably won’t make a monkey of yourself in any given situation. But you’re not locked into it. What would happen if you became the social leader?
Your Work, Your Way 