Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He wanted to learn more about American culture and hoped that he and Steve would become good friends. At first, Steve seemed very friendly. He always greeted Yaser warmly before class. Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser. He even invited Yaser to have lunch with him. But after the term was over, Steve seemed distant. The two former classmates didn't see each other very often at school. One day Yaser decided to call Steve. Steve didn't seem very interested in talking to him. Yaser was hurt by Steve's change of attitude. "Steve said we were friends," Yaser complained, "and I thought friends were friends forever." Yaser was a little confused. 

As a foreigner, he doesn't understand the way Americans view friendship. Americans use the word "friend" in a very general way. They may call both casual acquaintances(;) and close companions "friends". These friendships are based on common interests. When the shared activity ends, the friendship may fade . Now as Steve and Yaser are no longer classmates, their "friendship" has changed. In some cultures friendship means a strong lifelong bond between two people. In these cultures friendships develop slowly, since they are built to last. American society is one of rapid change. Studies show that one out five American families moves every year. American friendships develop quickly, and _ may change just quickly as well. People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with strangers. But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship. After an experience like Yaser's , people who've been in this country for only a few months may consider Americans to be fickle . Learning how Americans view friendship can help non-Americans avoid misunderstandings. It can also help them make friends in the American way. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Where did Steve and Yaser meet?
2. Where was Steve and Yaser's first encounter?
3. Where did Steve and Yaser first come across each other?
Q2:
1. Did Steve and Yaser meet in a high school class?
2. Was it a high school class that Steve and Yaser met in?
3. Did Steve and Yaser first encounter each other at high school?
Q3:
1. Where did Steve and Yaser have class?
2. What was the location of STeve and Yaser's chemistry class?
3. Where was the chemistry class held?
Q4:
1. What is the American way of viewing friendship?
2. What view do Americans have of friendship?
3. How do people from the United States tend to approach friendship?
Q5:
1. Where was Yaser born?
2. What was Yaser's country of origin?
3. Where did Yaser come to the United States from?
Q6:
1. What meal did Steve and Yaser share?
2. What meal did Steve and Yaser eat together?
3. During what mealtime did Steve and Yaser dine together?
Q7:
1. What two emotions did Yaser feel?
2. What were two ways that Yaser felt?
3. What were Yaser's two emotions?
Q8:
1. Did American culture interest Yaser?
2. Did Yaser wish to know more about American culture?
3. Was Yaser fascinated by American culture?
Q9:
1. What description is given of American society?
2. What are the qualities of American society?
3. How does the article talk about society in the United States?
Q10:
1. How did Steve say hi to Yaser?
2. What was the quality of Steve's greeting to Yaser?
3. In what manner did Steve always greet Yaser?
