The notion of “friendship” varies across cultures because

a. Western cultures typically have an individualistic orientation to friendship, where friendship is
voluntary and chosen.
b. in collectivistic cultures, friendship is typically based on group associations and a sense of mutual
obligation.
c. the sense of how long it takes to develop friendship varies across different cultures.
d. people from different cultures have a hard time becoming friends.


a. Western cultures typically have an individualistic orientation to friendship, where friendship is
voluntary and chosen.
b. in collectivistic cultures, friendship is typically based on group associations and a sense of mutual
obligation.
c. the sense of how long it takes to develop friendship varies across different cultures.

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