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Q.2) Surviving Cliques


Know yourself—and your reputation. Now is a time getting in touch with your values, interests, and beliefs. If you’re encountering cliques, it’s a good opportunity to ask yourself what you and your true friends give each other. Do you want to be part of a group because you need to feel accepted or because you actually share their values? Has your group of friends morphed into something you don’t like?


Stay involved in activities that make you feel good about yourself. If you’re in a clique, don’t let the group pressure you into giving up on things you love or spending time and money on things that aren’t important to you.


Keep your social circles open and diverse. Cliques can be very limiting in the way they control how members look, think, dress, and behave.


Speak out. If you feel your group of friends is turning into a clique, take a stand for your beliefs.


Which of these statements best describes the problem with being in a clique?


A) “Instead of being centered on shared values and beliefs, many cliques tend to focus on maintaining their status and popularity.”


B) “Many times people in cliques end up dealing with lots of pressures and rules.”


C) “True friends wouldn’t be so bossy or demanding.”


D) “People might think it’s better to belong to a clique.”


In the section titled “Surviving Cliques,” the author gives four tips. What underlying idea is stressed in all four tips?
A) Look before you leap.
B) Act friendly.
C) Don’t be a bully.
D) Be true to yourself.