My friend has a cool collection of old comic books. He doesn't let anyone else touch them, since a lot of them are frail. When I was hanging out with him, he had to leave the room to deal with something, leaving me alone with the collection. I spotted a comic that looked interesting and wanted to flip through the pages. So then I... A)left the comic books alone since he didn't like other people touching them. B)looked at it as carefully as I could before he came back. C)flipped through the comic quickly while he was out.

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You chose A) left the comic books alone since he didn't like other people touching them. Respecting your friend's wishes and the fragility of the collection is important, especially since it's something he values highly. You patiently waited for him to come back, ensuring that you maintained trust in your friendship.

Question - I felt glad when...A)he caught me handling the comic book and became upset with me. B)he appreciated that I respected his wishes and asked if he could show me some. C)I accidentally ripped one of the pages in my hurry to look at it.

You felt glad when B) he appreciated that you respected his wishes and asked if he could show you some. His recognition of your respect for his collection not only strengthened your friendship but also gave you the opportunity to enjoy the comic books together in a way that honored their significance.