There are two types of values: ideal and real (Rothman, JC, 2011). An example of an ideal value is “equality”. This can mean many different things. The general opinion on the part of society may be that equality is for every American. Now, everyone knows that equality is a term that claims to mean something, but in reality equality does not fully exist in America. An example of real value is one that is most accurate in everyday life. If a client states that one of their values ​​is freedom, a social worker may need clarification on this. Asking a customer for examples provides a better understanding of the value the customer holds. There are also abstract values ​​like “relationships” and more concrete values ​​like “getting a degree”.