How do you think a symbolic interactionist would go about studying it? What kind of data might you collect if you were to conduct a study from the symbolic interactionist perspective? How would this differ from a functionalist or conflict theoretical approach? Do you have an initial preference for one theoretical perspective over the others? Be sure to comment on another student’s post as well. In order to demonstrate understanding, all posts should be minimum of 80 words. Remember to substantiate your ideas.

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.