Qualities of Good Friends: Essential Characteristics for Meaningful Relationships
Discover the essential qualities of good friends through a discussion on trustworthiness, various forms of support, non-judgmental attitudes, and emotional presence in friendships, emphasizing the importance of building strong and meaningful relationships with those who exhibit these characteristics.
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What are the qualities of good friends? Make a list of some characteristics.
Personally, I think.. One of the most important qualities is.. .is vital/essential There s nothing more important than.. What is absolutely important for me is.. A good friend never.. A good friend always..
Your teacher is going to read an article called 8 qualities of the perfect friend. Listen and check. Did you mention the same qualities?
Asking for clarification What does mean.? I couldn t catch the part after.. I heard a phrase that sounded like I m not familiar with..
1 They re trustworthy. A good friend is someone who will keep the personal information you shared with them private and not share it with anyone or gossip about it. What do you think? Absolutely! It s not the most important quality. It s vital, because if . Yes, totally. I couldn t agree more. In my experience . Not always. It depends on..
2 Good friends offer us various kinds of support, such as emotional supportwhen we re feeling insecure and information support when we need to know how to handle problems. What do you think? Absolutely! It s not the most important quality. It s vital, because if . Yes, totally. I couldn t agree more. In my experience . Not always. It depends on..
3 Good friends are not judg(e)mental. You re comfortable around your good friends because you can be yourselfaround them. You re not afraid to reveal your weaknesses. What do you think? Absolutely! It s not the most important quality. It s vital, because if . Yes, totally. I couldn t agree more. In my experience . Not always. It depends on..
4 A good friend doesn t have to be physically close to be emotionally present. Physical closeness is important, but especially nowadays, there are ways of staying together even when you are living in different countries. What do you think? Absolutely! It s not the most important quality. It s vital, because if . Yes, totally. I couldn t agree more. In my experience . Not always. It depends on..
5 In any type of relationship, having a good balance of give-and-take is important. One-sided relationships don t last. A good friend is not a selfish receiver but a generous giver as well. What do you think? Absolutely! It s not the most important quality. It s vital, because if . Yes, totally. I couldn t agree more. In my experience . Not always. It depends on..
6 Sometimes, you may feel like your good friends know you better than you know yourself. They have your best interest in mind and offer caring, honest feedback, even when it might hurt. What do you think? Absolutely! It s not the most important quality. It s vital, because if . Yes, totally. I couldn t agree more. In my experience . Not always. It depends on..
7 A good friend is a person who will help do something for you without expecting anything in return. What do you think? Absolutely! It s not the most important quality. It s vital, because if . Yes, totally. I couldn t agree more. In my experience . Not always. It depends on..
8 A good friend will stand by you during good times and toughtimes. If you gothrough a painful event such as a divorce, they ll stand by you. They will also celebrate your success and be proud of you. What do you think? Absolutely! It s not the most important quality. It s vital, because if . Yes, totally. I couldn t agree more. In my experience . Not always. It depends on..
Personalise and reflect. Which words/phrases from today s lesson would you like to use when you talk about friendship? Choose 6-8 items. Which words/phrases are similar in your language and easy to remember? Which words/phrases are more difficult? What will you do to remember them?
