Jenna decides to wear a tailored shirt and skirt the first day of class because she wants to feel like the business professional she is studying to become. When Jenna sees that her classmates are all dressed in jeans and t-shirts, she fears she has made a big mistake. However when Allison arrives in similar attire, scans the room, and makes meaningful eye contact with Jenna, her fear fades away. Jenna knows she has found a new friend in Allison due to their ______.

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Allison's choice of attire indicates a similarity in their values and ambitions, which leads Jenna to feel a connection and potential friendship. Dress code, proximity, and expectancy do not explain why Jenna feels a connection with Allison.

Jenna Decides to Wear a Tailored Shirt and Skirt the First