We've seen public figures get in trouble for bending or breaking covet rules. Why does this strike such a particular nerve in people? We're told we have to follow the rules, and these rules are critical for our safety during covid so when our national leaders violate them, it can be really infuriating. Michel galphand is a professor of organizational behavior and psychology at stanford university.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing political ruin because his aides partied while the UK locked down.
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