Alex and Tony are two working-class high school friends who live in the same neighborhood. Which of the following is likely to characterize their friendship, as compared to middle-class friendships?

a) Their friendship has lasted longer.
b) Their friendship is weaker.
c) There are no significant differences in friendship across social classes.
d) They are more likely to continue their friendship over the phone or through messages.
e) They are less intimate.


Answer: a) Their friendship has lasted longer.

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