Using one or two of your closest friendships, list five to ten implicit rules that govern the relationships

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary, but may include:
1. We stand up for each other.
2. We can trust each other.
3. We help each other when needed.
4. We keep the other's secrets.
5. We offer emotional support to each other.
6. We respect the other's privacy.
7. We allow the other to have other relationships without being jealous.
8. We don't go out with the other's romantic interests.
9. When one of us has an important event, the other is always invited.
10. We give each other birthday presents.

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A. Credibility B. Ethics C. Effectiveness D. Truth-falsehood

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. innovators B. early majority D. late majority

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