Me and my family have a 5+ car rule for anywhere we go eat that is new to us so we know that the restaurant is somewhat popular and should hopefully have good food and customer service.

This honestly drives me crazy when I am trying to shop and the employees keep bothering me trying to help me find clothes, cars, shoes, etc. that is best for me. This tends to cause me to dislike that store. This type of sales is very big in the Bahamas and Jamaica, when I went on a cruise their they sales people would literally chase you down to try to sell you merchandise and they would not take no for an answer.

Honesty is a very important moral value to have. Without honesty you will never be able to trust anyone. I have heard of many situations people becoming consistent liars and this totally ruining a relationship with a family member, significant other, and/or a friend. Honestly should be one of the main things in any type of relationship.

This is a very big part of a child's life, knowing that their parents have the authority. Every child looks up to their parent and copies many of the things they do. It is crazy how much we learn from our parents growing up and how helpful it is when it comes to living on our own and doing things ourselves.

I tend to do this a lot and you never realize how much you actually mimic someones actions until they point it out or someone else does. It's like after you are around someone for a long period of time you begin to pick up on the way they speak and their mannerisms.

Goals and values have become a big part of what you learn throughout childhood. Mainly, your values are taken from your parents but sometimes stray away from those so you can be your own person. In the past couple of years knowing your goals/job/career has been a big thing you must know before applying to colleges because many colleges now have began asking majors and also having you apply to that certain major as well as to the university. This puts a lot more pressure on high school students to try and figure out what they want their goals in life to be.

Social reputation is a strong subject that many people talk about. A lot of times doing certain things, that aren't considered normal, can ruin a reputation. It's sad that even the slightest change in how a person acts or what a person does can majorly affect their reputation.

We can see that in today's society if you are not a part of a certain social group that you will not be seen as normal. Society betrays everything that strays even a little ways away from their definition of normal as weird or different which leads to many people trying to change themselves to be more like societies definition of normal.

We always are trying to find something new for ourselves to be seen as "normal." There is always one or more things about our self that we see as different and are always trying to fix. This corresponds with self-image as well.

I don't believe that only people that suffer from SAD do this. I think anyone that is about to be with someone new or in a situation they have never been in before tend to rehearse different conversations they can have.

I think people with SAD are like this because they can't imagine themselves being a person that someone would want to be around and date. They see themselves as the worst possible person even if there is nothing around or no one telling them anything.

I think people that have social anxiety are a lot harder on themselves when it comes to their personality, body image, etc. It makes them compare themselves to other people more often than someone that is not socially anxious.

I can see why many people do not think that extreme shyness is an actual condition. Many people most likely think that they can overcome it by trying to go out of their comfort zone and forcing themselves to be in social situations but many fail and continue to be shy and not get help for their disorder all throughout their life. This can really cripple someone's future especially jobs because no company wants to hire a employee that isn't going to be involved with the other employees and customers.

Sadly, this happens to me all of the time. I have never been good at talking in front of crowds no matter how big or how small they are. I tend to avoid any classes where I have to present or do any type of work that involves speaking in front of the class. I try my best to get it to go away and try to speak like I would to a friend but my anxiety just goes over my whole body and I become very nervous and can't speak well and forget everything I was suppose to say.

We have become very competitive when it comes to pretty much everything and when we don't win we basically consider our self a failure or not as good as everyone else. Not many people compete for fun anymore it's always about the competition.

I tend to do this too often, after I take a test I most of the time come out confident thinking I did well then some of the times I end up failing, by careless errors or completely not understanding the material like I thought I did when taking the test.

I agree with this statement. Many people that go to big schools or universities that make really good grades don't feel appreciated because they are not given any credit because it is not noticed much. But when you go to a smaller school or university and get really good grades it is more recognizable and the university will show their appreciation for you and your grades.

When people come from different social categories it is hard for people to agree on the same things. When trying to figure out things it is easier to do it randomly than to pick based on which group is more popular or richer, etc. Not everyone will be happy about the decision that was made but it is hard to please everyone.

Our society does this a lot when it comes to being the "perfect" image. We always think that we have to have the perfect body type,clothes, hair, etc. because that is what is portrayed by social media.

I see this happening very often in friendships, relationships,etc. When you start hanging around someone constantly you begin to act like them to an extent and pick up on some of the "slang" they use. And you end up getting to the point where sometimes you and your friend will say a statement at the exact same time.

I think people do this a lot with relationships. People tend to have very high expectations when meeting someone that could be their future boyfriend/girlfriend and fantasize different scenarios that will happen while they are dating and how perfect it will be. For some people it happens to be that way but for others the relationship turns out to be the total opposite of what they expected.

This happens to me a lot, especially after tests. I walk out of the room feeling confident and that I studied well enough to get an A or B but then when I get the grade it is a C or below and it makes me feel like all my studying was for nothing. I have started studying a lot more and after the test not talking about how easy/hard it was to anyone because I don't want to get my hopes up then them be destroyed when I get the grade back.

This has been hard for me lately, especially this week because I am trying to study for 4 tests that are coming up. I base it on which test is going to affect my future the most and which classes to I need to get the best possible grades in. Al ot of times I have to miss out on fun activities going on to study and it is sad but it is so worth it to get a good grade on a test and in a class.

I have never realized how often I do this until reading this statement. It so easy to perceive people a certain way based on how they look, wear, act, etc. Some of the observations might be wrong but most of the time people are mostly right when making simple assumptions.

Self control is a big part of relationships and social situations. People that have more self control are most likely going to live longer because they don't make as many dumb decisions as the people that lack self control. People that have self control are also more trust worthy so they tend to have longer lasting relationships.

Standards have become a big thing in today's society because people are always comparing themselves to each other. When people see that they do not meet the standards of what is right they try to change whatever they need to in order to fit that standard. The standards aren't only about looks either it could be with grades, athleticism, and personalities. But no one can ever meet that "perfect" standard because there is always something we are comparing ourselves to.

When I think of self-control I think about relating to drinking, alcohol, and other bad things. In order to be successful in life you have to know how to regulate what you should and should not do. You have to be able to say "no" to things and if you do feel tempted you have to keep yourself accountable and resist the urge.

I agree with this statement because I think girls are more vocal in what their limits are while guys tend to realize that the girl is enjoying what he is doing so he might not stop because he thinks since the girl is enjoying it that means he can continue and go further.

When you first start dating/talking to someone knowing each others limits sexually is a very important topic. Because when things start getting heated each partner needs to know when they need to stop in order to respect their partners limits.

When in a relationship each person much know the boundaries of the other because if they do not one of the partners could over step there boundaries and be accused of things. Also making sure you know how to say "NO" when you feel uncomfortable is very important so your partner knows when to stop and will respect your boundaries.

I agree with this statement. I believe that you are still a virgin until you have Coital sex which is vaginal-penile intercourse.

I never realized how big of a deal and how much effort they put in some countries to get young children to explore their sexuality at an early age. Also, how in the other country they do not even want you bathing or having sex with your clothes off. It's crazy how different every culture can be.

In any type of relationship it is always good to build a strong bond with that person. Having a strong bond with a friend or partner is very important in the future because whenever you are failing at something or having a bad day you will have that person to make your day better and tell you how much of wonderful person you are. And you are there to do the same for them by making positive deposits and helping that person get through any type of situation.

I honestly never thought about how this can affect a relationship but I can see how it does. When you are just watching a movie with a person you are not talking so you are not building a bond with that person but when you do a more active event you have to support that person and actually talk and build a strong bond.

Forgiveness is always said to be the most important thing in a relationship because not everything is going to be perfect and all people make mistakes. Without forgiveness the tension and grudges will just build up and end up ruining the relationship in the end.

People that ignore your good news and try to relate it back to themselves and don't act happy for you are not people that you want in your life because it is always going to make you feel bad about yourself and that you are never good enough. In a relationship you need someone who is going to be positive towards your achievements and be there for you for the negative situations in your life.

Most of the time people do not start disclosing private information until they are fully comfortable with that friend or significant other. When it comes to a friend I believe that you tell your friend private things a lot faster than you would tell a significant other especially if it is something tragic that happened in your past or with previous relationships. Telling a significant other your private things is still important because they need to know that you trust them and could tell them anything because that is very important in a relationship.

I have seen this happen a lot in different situations. The person that is there for you through anything is going to be someone you can really trust and build a good relationship with you because they have seen the emotional side of you and know how to handle it and calm you down. This makes you become attached to that person on a different level than you were before.

Love is something that everyone deserves. There are many definitions and types of love. The one that most people think about is physical but there is also emotional and materialistic. It is good to have the physical and emotional love but the materialistic does not matter that much if you really love someone. There are a lot of different things that affect whether you love someone or not.

Early in life if a child saw or was in a traumatic event or neglectful situation it definitely changes how that child will be in the future. For example, the kids that get abused as a child always have problems trusting people (especially significant others) as they are growing up. Also, they are scared that once they have kids they will end up acting the same way their parents did. This also applies to the kids that are put in Foster Care because they never feel like they could ever be loved again because if there parents did not want them then who possibly would ever want to love them.

I have realized how important it is for the mom and baby to have essential time to connect after birth. Now at the hospitals after you have a child they do not allow any visitors for a couple hours so the mom can put the baby on her chest and have a connection before all the visitors start coming in and holding the baby.

I just found an article that proved my statement wrong. It talks about how only about 6% of arranged marriages end in divorce. This was honestly very shocking for me, so I guess parents do know best.

http://thedailycougar.com/2015/04/03/arranged-marriages-theyre-not-as-unfortunate-as-you-think/

I agree that taking your time with relationships can help you to know that you found the right person for you so there isn't a doubt in your mind that anything bad could happen. Also, seeing how your parents relationships have lasted lots of years helps you to know how to and that you are able to get through any fight or bad situation.

I do not agree with this statement based on the area of which I live in. Recently, there has been a major rise in people under the age of 21 getting married. Basically every time I go on social media I see a new post about someone I knew or went to high school with getting engaged. I'm happy for them but it is just crazy how young they are when they are getting married.

I agree that parents are good about realizing what type of people their son/daughter should date. But, I think that parents shouldn't be allowed to arrange their child's marriage because I think the child should experience different types of people and choose the best guy/girl that they could see themselves marrying.

When into a new relationship, especially your first one, you get majorly attached to that person. For example, in my first relationship I got very attached to the guy even when I knew he wasn't "the one" for me. Also, when we broke up I took it very harshly because it was my first relationship and I was scared of just losing that person that gave me attention and cared about me.

All close relationships must have intimacy or they will not last. Caring about a person and deciding that you would do anything for that person to keep them safe and happy is a good sign of true intimacy. Closeness is something all relationships must have because without it you and the person you are in a relationship with would have nothing to talk about or be able to relate on a certain level with. Also, you need someone that is going to be there through thick and thin no matter the situation.

For example, in a relationship if one person says "I love you" and the other person doesn't it makes the person that said it kind of feel like they are too far ahead in the relationship while the other person is taking it slow. Most of the time the person will eventually say it unless they just don't think the relationship is going to work out at all.

I have a friend that started hanging around this guy all the time last year because all of her friends were busy so he was the only person that wasn't. After a couple weeks she realized she was catching feelings for him and he was catching feelings as well. She never thought she would've been attracted to him but being around him so much showed her how good of a personality he had and that she was somewhat attracted. They have been dating for about 6 months now and I think it will last a lot longer.

The summer before my senior year of high school I was working at Fuddrucker's, where I met my absolute best friend. Our workplace put us in proximity with each other so we had to get along to be co-workers. We realized that we had a lot in common so we decided to hang out outside of work. We became really good best friends and have been inseparable since. I was so use to only having friends at high school that I was around 24/7 that I never had any real friends outside of my small high school friend group. My friend that I met at work, Rachael, became more of a friend to me than any of my high school friends had ever been. Because now I barely talk to my friends from high school and me and Rachael are basically sisters now because of how close we are.

This reminds me of how when they say you will find attraction in someone that resembles your father/mother in look and personality. You were use to their stimuli because you see it all of the time so when looking for a significant other you will look for that stimuli in a person.

I have heard this many times that if two people are competing for a job and have the same education and credentials the more attractive person will get the job. A smart, good looking person looks better in a professional setting.

I know from experience that having a best friend is the best thing ever. No matter what the situation is they will always be there for you and stay on your side. Whether they are helping you through a breakup, family issues, or many other things having their advise and comfort always seems to make everything easier and lets you know that you did the right thing.

This sentence relates to the show 13 Reasons Why. Which is a show on Netflix about a girl that commits suicide and leaves tapes about each person that caused her to commit suicide. On each tape she talks about how that person bullied, harrassed, or even raped. She really only had one good friend and sometimes he wasn't always there for her so when she committed suicide he thought he could've stopped it from happening. Social support can stop it from happening. For example. in the show Hannah, the girl who committed suicide, tried to get help from guidance counselors, parents, and even friends but no one would listen which made her thing that no one really cared and they wouldn't even notice if she disappeared.

I think that international adoption is the most popular because a lot of people forget that their are kids in America that need to be adopted as well. Personally, when I think of adoption I think of kids from other poor and less privileged countries. The kids in other countries do need a good family to love them and bring them from a bad life but their are also many kids in America that need the exact thing and I think we tend to forget that.

Deciding to have a child or multiple children takes a lot of thought. You have to have a good balanced income to be able to afford hospital bills, food, clothes, and many other things. In the US, I have realized that many lower class people have more kids than upper class people. I've always wondered why that is the case. I've heard that it is because they can't afford a preventative but I don't fully believe that.

I believe that most people in today's society consider most of their friends and significant others to be family. For example, in my life I consider all of my really good friends and boyfriend to be apart of my family because they know everything about me and care about me just how family members are suppose to.