Make a list of people you consider to be your close friends. For each, identify ways that they are culturally similar to and different from you. Then consider and reflect on the following questions: Do people generally have more friends who are culturally similar to or different from themselves? What are some of the benefits of forming intercultural friendships? In what ways are intercultural friendships different from or similar to friendships with people from the same cultures? What are some reasons people might have for not forming intercultural friendships? we discuss the three factors that influence relationship development: proximity, physical attractiveness, and similarity. Traditionally, proximity referred to how physically close potential friends and partners were to one another. However, due to email, cell phones, texting and social media, proximity has taken on new meanings. Read at least one to two news articles/stories, podcasts, or reports about the impact of new technologies on relationship development and maintenance. Next, write a summary of your findings and discuss what you’ve discovered as it relates to the course concepts, and your own experiences.