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Dave Lindbergh's avatar

I often conform solely for the effect on other people, and don't deny it.

For example lately I've been trying to dress better, because I get treated better that way.

I'd prefer to wear my hacker schlub worn-out T-shirts and jeans, but I don't get treated as well when I do that.

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Stephen Diamond's avatar

My claim is that neither is fundamental to the unnoticed conformism described by Robin.

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