What is the difference between a positive and a negative sanction?

Positive sanctions are rewards given for conforming to norms. Negative sanctions are punishments for violating norms.

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Positive scantions are rewards given for confirming to norms. negative scantions are punishments for violating norms.

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explanation:

it teaches readers about an interesting chinese custom and causes them to determine that the minister is trying to be polite