Com220 Reading Quiz 10

"Friends of the heart" are friends

who stay friends in spite of time and distance

Emotional intimacy grows out of investments, such as time, talk, and shared experiences.

true

All of the following statements about friendships around the world are true EXCEPT

Before marriage, 84% of Japanese say they have close friends of the opposite sex.

Most friendships end

gradually

According to your book, a main difference between stabilized friendships and new acquintances is that stavilized friends assume they'll continue to see each other even if they don't have specific dates reserved.

True

For individuals socialized in feminine speech communities, closeness in interpersonal relationships is primarily achieved through:

dialogue

The clearest indication that a friendship is in the waning stage is:

less quality and quantity of communication.