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According to Aristotle, what should real friendships look like?

• Friendships should be based on similarities and like-mindedness.

• Friendships should be based on differences and diversity.

• Friendships should be based on shared values and virtues.

• Friendships should be based on physical proximity and convenience.

What does Aristotle mean by 'virtuous'?

• Having similar characteristics and traits.

• Being morally superior to others.

• Having the right amount of common human disposition.

• Being perfect and flawless in every way.

According to Aristotle, what can differences in virtues look like?

• Differences in virtues are not possible, as virtues are universal.

• Differences in virtues depend on individual circumstances and contexts.

• Differences in virtues are determined by societal norms and expectations.

• Differences in virtues are irrelevant in the context of friendships.

What is the importance of shared lives in Aristotle's view of friendship?

• Shared lives are not important in friendships.

• Shared lives are important for building similarities and like-mindedness.

• Shared lives are important for experiencing differences and diversity.

• Shared lives are important for a sense of companionship and living together.

According to Aristotle, what is the opposite of virtues?

• Vices

• Differences

• Similarities

• Indifferences

What does Aristotle mean by a vice?

• A virtue that is too extreme or excessive.

• A virtue that is too moderate or balanced.

• A virtue that is too weak or deficient.

• A virtue that is too subjective or personal.

Why can having vicious people as friends make us worse off?

• Because they challenge our own virtues and values.

• Because they make us more belligerent and aggressive.

• Because they expose us to different perspectives and opinions.

• Because they have a negative influence on our character and well-being.

What is the recommended approach to dealing with friends' differences on social media?

• Unfriend them immediately to avoid conflicts.

• Engage in arguments and debates to prove them wrong.

• Appreciate and respect their differences while maintaining good connections.

• Ignore their posts and opinions to maintain peace and harmony.

According to the article, what makes people happier on social media?

• Passively observing others' posts and activities.

• Interacting and engaging with others through conversations.

• Unfriending people who have different opinions.

• Avoiding diverse connections and conversations.

What should be the goal of conversations on social media?

• To reinforce our own beliefs and opinions.

• To challenge and change others' beliefs and opinions.

• To have good conversations that strengthen connections.

• To avoid conversations and maintain a neutral stance.