Elaine got a job transfer from italy to new york. soon, she started to understand the mental models held by colleagues from other cultures, as well as their emotional experiences in a given situation. further, she started to effectively use words and behaviors that were compatible with the local culture of new york. before leaving italy, elaine believed that all new yorkers were rude, loud, and apathetic to strangers. her views changed after several months of close contact with her new coworkers. this change is a result of

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.