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Washington Labeled Third 'Loosest' State In Union, Socially Speaking

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How do you handle sneezing in public? That might determine the relative "tightness" of your state.

Marcie Sillman speaks with University of Maryland doctoral student and National Science Foundation research fellow Jesse Harrington about a new report analyzing the "tightness" and "looseness" of American states in regards to social norms such as sneezing and talking in public places.