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The goal of this experiment is to see which of your friends will always be reliable in times of need.
Think of a situation that's highly traumatic. It can be the death of a friend or family member, the loss of an important item, getting lost in a strange city. Anything that's believable given your current situation in life.
Once you've discovered a situation you feel you can present powerfully, begin pretending this is the case to your friend. Text them, call them, see them in person if you can keep a straight face. Give it your all and convince them that your friend is dead, or that you lost your mom's will, or that you're lost in the capital city of Guatemala.
The simple goal of this task is to gauge their response. A lot of friends won't stand by when they're presented with another person's traumatic or stressful events. If they behave in a manner that doesn't help (perhaps they are ignorant, self-centered, or turning the conversation to their own needs) this doesn't mean that they're a bad person, merely that they can't or won't handle any stressors from an external source and should be avoided if you need a shoulder to lean on.
test results?
a PASS: The individual acknowledges your stress, pain, or suffering, and responds in a manner that at least allows you to acknowledge that someone else in the world gives a shit about you.
a FAIL: The individual may acknowledge your issues but if they turn the conversation around, or drop the conversation completely and ask you to do them a favour, then they have definitely failed.
