Jordan Peterson on Friendship

According to the text, how can you tell if someone is your friend?

• They listen to your bad news without making it about themselves

• They ignore your bad news and change the topic

• They criticize you for sharing bad news

• They share their own bad experiences when you tell them bad news

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

• They ignore your good news and talk about their own achievements

• They help you celebrate and share in your happiness

• They change the topic to something negative

• They criticize you for having good news

Why does the text suggest surrounding yourself with people who want the best for you?

• Because it's fun to be around successful people

• Because it's a way to show off to others

• Because it facilitates your personal development

• Because it's important to have connections for career advancement

What is the downside of surrounding yourself with 'weasels and losers'?

• You have to take on more responsibility

• You have to listen to their problems

• You have to compete with them for success

• You may be pulled down by their negative influence

What does the text suggest doing if someone in your life is not cooperating with your efforts for a better future?

• Confront them aggressively

• Distance yourself and focus on your own life

• Try to change them by force

• Continue to support and enable their negative behavior

What is the consequence of putting up with negative behavior from others, according to the text?

• It shows that you are a caring and understanding person

• It leads to better understanding and compromise

• It enables and approves of their negative behavior

• It helps them feel better about themselves

What is the responsibility of an individual regarding the people they surround themselves with?

• To make sure they are always the most successful person in the group

• To enable and support their negative behavior

• To surround themselves with people who bring out the best in them

• To compete with others for attention and praise

What is the suggested action if someone in your life is not moving towards a better future and causing you pain?

• Distance yourself and focus on your own life

• Confront them aggressively

• Try to change them by force

• Continue to support and enable their negative behavior