CASPer Scenario For Discussion #11

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Think of a time when you didn't keep a promise to someone you cared for.​

1. Briefly describe the situation.
2. Is there a difference between breaking a promise you made to your best friend versus breaking a promise you made to a stranger?
3. How would you respond to an angry friend when they found out you broke a promise?

Give yourself 5 minutes to articulate a response & Discuss Below !!

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[fluffycookie1231]

1. I remember I promised my grandma I would call her one day. My grandma lives in China so the timezone differences are drastic and I do not get to see her very much. However, I remember getting caught up at work and going home tired. I fell asleep and completely forgot to call her. I messaged her as soon as I woke up and apologized. I felt guilty letting her down as she was expecting me and was excited for me to call. I explained my situation and let her know I will call her soon. I decided not to put a time on the next call just in case a situation pops up but I made sure to put ‘calling grandma’ on my checklist that day so that I could remember.
2. I believe it depends. I understand that there is a stronger trust built between friends, hence, breaking a promise be more upsetting but friends are more forgiving. However, with a stranger, that trust isn’t very much built in quite yet so breaking a promise isn’t as upsetting but strangers may not be more forgiving. Therefore, I believe it depends on the relationship and the severity of the promise. If the promise is something small, like picking up laundry, then I believe it wouldn’t affect a friend much as much as a stranger. However, if it was large, like telling someone a secret, I believe it would hurt a friend but cause a stranger to not trust you anymore.
3. I believe it is important to own up to one’s mistakes. I would approach my friend at a convenient time for them and in a private area. I would apologize for breaking my promise and ensure that I would not break such promise again. It’s important to realize that one has made a mistake and own up to it. However, it is also important to allow one’s friends to feel emotions and understand that forgiveness may not be given immediately.