This article suggests a set of core values are universally important across different cultures in creating lasting friendships. which character traits are related to these core values?
a. "personal insight, self-discipline, and unconditional positive regard"
b. -"trustworthiness honesty dependability, loyalty, and (trust)"
c. "empathy, the ability to withhold judgment effective listening skills, and the ability to offer
support in good times and bad
d. "self-confidence, the ability to see the humor in life and being fun to be around"

C. "empathy, the ability to withhold judgment effective listening skills, and the ability to offer  support in good times and bad"

Explanation:

The character traits which are related to the core values as depicted in the scenario of the article are "empathy, the ability to withhold judgement, effective listening skills, and the ability to offer support in good times and bad". These characteristics are "universally important" across different cultures in "creating lasting friendships". And thus, one must make sure that they instil these core values to understand the true essence of friendship and its values.

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hrothgar welcomes beowulf. -- 2

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beowulf fights with grendel’s mother. -- 5

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