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Question
If you are punished for a prank your classmate played, how would you react to the situation?
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Solution
I will not be quick to anger. I will keep quiet and will quietly let my friend know that I did not relish his act. If he values my friendship, he will certainly apologize. If he doesn’t, I will forgive.
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