One very important factor that influences decisions everyone makes is friends, and the pressure to conform to the people we are around. As Judith Ortíz Cofer expresses in the story “The One Who Watches,” individuals like to act the way their friends do, especially if their friends have

leadership qualities (43). In the selection, Doris follows Yolanda and is good friends with her. Yolanda is outgoing, and likes being a leader. However, different influences may conflict with the already existing ones. For example, Doris is driven away from Yolanda because of the fact that she steals. Conflict and instability can cause people to make certain decisions. Just like the story states, “Sometimes you have to run fast to catch love because it’s hard to see, even when it’s right in front of you.” Doris decides to no longer be friends with Yolanda, because she realizes that she doesn’t need the negativity of Yolanda’s bad habits in her life. Through my own experience, I have realized that choosing the right friends is very important, and may influence minor and major decisions. My friends and I generally have the same morals that help keep us on the right path. We encourage one another to choose what is best for our future and ourselves.

Events may also play a part in why people choose to do certain things. President Nixo

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