| Rank |
Rule |
Mean score |
| 1 |
Should volunteer help in time of need* |
1.4 |
| 2 |
Should address the other person by their first name |
1.5 |
| 3 |
Should respect the other’s privacy* |
1.6 |
| 4 |
Should not discuss that which is said in confidence with the other person |
1.9 |
| 5 |
Should trust and confide in each other* |
2.1 |
| 6 |
Should stand up for the other person in their absence |
2.2 |
| 7 (tie) |
Should be emotionally supportive |
2.3 |
| 7 (tie) |
Should not criticize each other in public |
2.3 |
| 8 (tie) |
Should look the other person in the eye during conversation |
2.4 |
| 8 (tie) |
Should not be jealous or critical of the other’s relationships* |
2.4 |
| 8 (tie) |
Should not be jealous or critical of the other’s relationships* |
2.4 |
| 8 (tie) |
Should strive to make the other happy while in their company |
2.4 |
| 9 (tie) |
Should share news of success with the other person |
2.5 |
| 9 (tie) |
Should be tolerant of each other’s friends |
2.5 |
| 10 (tie) |
Should not criticize the other person publicly |
2.7 |
| 10 (tie) |
Should not nag the other person |
2.7 |
| 11 |
Should seek to repay debts, favors, or compliments, no matter how small |
2.9 |
| 12 (tie) |
Should not indulge in sexual activity with the other person |
3 |
| 12 (tie) |
Should look after the other person when they are ill |
3 |
