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dakota nelson · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Tony feels he has lost his friend's trust. These are the things that he wants to try in order to regain it. One of them is not really a good idea. Based on what you have read, which course of action would you not suggest him?

a. Try to always keep your word make sure that you do what you promised to do
b. Try to get him to work on a project that no one person can do alone, but the two of you together could manage it
c. Apologize sincerely and as soon as possible when you do something, even if not on purpose, that he may find untrustworthy behavior
d. Come up with an explanation, which could be a white lie, to explain why you behaved the way you did that cost you his trust.

Question 2

Some behaviors lead to a decrease in trust. So here are a few guidelines to avoid that. All of them are true, except one. Which one?

a. Reciprocate openness and self-disclosure
b. Do not be judgmental and evaluative about the other's behavior
c. Try to find fun and humor in the other person's self-disclosure
d. Do not disrespect the other person by communicating rejection in your response

chjcharjto14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d. Come up with an explanation, which could be a white lie, to explain why you behaved the way you did that cost you his trust.

Answer to Question 2

c. Try to find fun and humor in the other person's self-disclosure