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18 Impact Issues - Growing Apart
“I mean, ....”
“Like, ....”
peer pressure
conformity
herd mentality
compatibility
acquaintance
classmate
colleague
“We’ve met.”
“Someone I know.”


Do you prefer a best friend, several close friends, or many casual friends? Explain and discuss.
Do you ever discuss your friendships with your parents? Do they ever ask about them?
What qualities or characteristics are important in a friend? (Your opinion.)
Have your relationships with friends from high school changed since you began studying at the university? Do you work at maintaining those relationships?
What kind of behavior would lead you to end a friendship?
What are some things you would do with a close friend that you would not do with a more casual friend? (Look at the examples in the textbook and try to think of your own ideas.)
Is it difficult to balance (time, energy, activities, etc.) a best friend and a boyfriend/girlfriend?
How easy is it for you to make new friends? What are good ways to make new friends?
How do you choose who will become a friend?
Do you have any enemies? Explain.