What made Tao Ying decide whether to buy a ticket or not when she rode a bus alone?
Solution and Explanation
When Tao Ying rides the bus alone, she usually does not pay for the ticket because she believes that her paying or not paying does not affect the bus's routine; however, she acts in accordance with the situation, paying for the ticket when the conductor appears responsible but not when he appears casual and careless.
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