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Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you. I have a small group of close friends and have no wish to interact with anyone else.

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Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you.

I have a small group of close friends and have no wish to interact with anyone else.

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No, this does not apply to me. Although I have many friends, I am open to interacting with everyone.

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Chapter 1.1: Being Neighborly - Ice Breakers [Page 1]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.1 Being Neighborly
Ice Breakers | Q 1. (v) | Page 1

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