Jureme A.

Sarajena, BSED-IV
Loyalty
1. It’s not fair at all. A real best friend would never even think of about doing that to his
friend. If I will be in a situation like that, I would tell him right away, “Sorry bro, but I don’t
want to be involved in your business!”
2. He only got the license recently; his father wouldn’t allow him to go to the city. But if he
decides not to go with Steven, he would lose their friendship.
3. Yes, I have. When my childhood friends conspired to steal biscuits and valuable goods at
the principal’s office of our school in primary. It was difficult because those who were
involved in planning must be there too. Since they were afraid that some of us might leak out
the information. I was the Valedictorian on that school year. And for me to be involved in
that crime is nerve-wrecking and chilling experience for me, not to mention the shame on top
of it.
4. I would tell him/them to get off the hook. Even if it cost your friendship.
5. Yes, he should. Because that way, hearing another opinion might enlighten up his mind
and be able to make decisions that are more sensible and smarter.
6. Probably, they will not be friends anymore. But at the same time, he would be helping his
friend, in a way that, by telling others including Steven’s family they would now be aware of
the wrongdoings of their kid. Sometimes you have to sacrifice something in exchange for a
greater good.
7. He would forever feel guilty for not telling others, Steven’s family or even to his favorite
teacher. Maybe Steven had been incarcerated or worst been killed by the police. Jeff could
have saved his (Steven) life by informing others of his wrongdoings even if it would cost
their friendship.
8. He would be scared, afraid or nervous. Because they might report him to the police and
Steven would blame him of his plight.
9. I would be suspicious of our friendship. Because I’m afraid of being betrayed. What if he
would turn on me and get me involved in his business? I would be in deep trouble. And that’s
a kind of life I will never ever want to have.
10. Sometimes I would listen to it and thank myself afterward for doing the right thing than
not. But there are times as well when the impulse of temptation is very strong and the
“bahala na” button will be switched on and boom! There were troubles!
11. Yes, I have some experience that clearly illustrates a great dilemma. Back in high school,
I was supposed to graduate with high honor but a month before I decided not to attain
graduation because I want to go to Manila and attend a two-month training program. Well, I
followed my gut. And I went to Manila, leaving my diploma behind. It was a difficult
decision to make because if I didn’t accept the training, I would lose my career. But by doing
it, I would also miss the ceremony, the march, the flood of tears and ha-ha moments.