Jordan Peterson on friendship

According to the text, how can you identify a true friend?

• They will listen to your bad news without judging you

• They will make fun of you for sharing bad news

• They will criticize you for sharing bad news

• They will ignore your bad news and talk about their own problems

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What is the behavior of a good friend when you share good news with them?

• They will ignore your good news

• They will talk about their own good news from the past

• They will belittle your good news

• They will help you celebrate

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Why is it important to surround yourself with people who want the best for you?

• Because it's fun to be around successful people

• Because it helps in justifying your own failures

• Because it facilitates your development

• Because it's easier to whine about life with them

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What is the downside of surrounding yourself with people who are spiraling downhill?

• It's acceptable and desirable

• It's a bad medium to long term plan

• You can whine about life with them

• You don't have to take any responsibility

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What is the proper thing to do if someone is not paying attention and keeps repeating the same painful behavior?

• Surround yourself with them

• Go off and have your own life

• Put up with their behavior

• Provide tacit consent for their behavior

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