Speaking
How to make friends & maintain a friendship?
What is a Friend?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZHmsVRshwU
Problems in making friends and any advice?
Be yourself, or be true to yourself.
Spend more time around people.
Join an organization with people who
have common interests.
Join a sports team.
Volunteer.
Talk to people.
Make eye contact and smile.
Start a conversation.
Be a good listener.
How to maintain a friendship?
Be sincere.
Be helpful.
Be open-minded.
Be patient.
Spend some time with your friends.
Calm down when you have conflicts with
your friends and try to find solutions
together.
Discuss , share & act!
Tips for making your communication smooth
Look for clues in what your partner say;
Ask the right, open questions;
Use your body language.
Use phrases as conversation filler that
people use to end thoughts, such as
"Okay?" "All right," or "See what I'm
saying?"
Enjoy the music
“We Used To Be Friends”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M1bY3M
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Summary
¤ FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN GIVE TO A FRIEND,
NOT WHAT YOU CAN GET OUT
OF A FRIENDSHIP.
¤ ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIEND.
¤ BE WILLING TO FORGIVE.
¤ TACTFULLY POINT OUT THEIR MISTAKES.
¤ BE RELIABLE.
¤ DON'T TRY TO CONTROL YOUR FRIENDS.
¤ BE THERE FOR THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES.
¤ LEARN TO ACCEPT PERSONALITY
DIFFERENCES IN YOUR FRIENDS.
¤ DON'T BE A BLABBERMOUTH.
Homework
Write some reflection on today’s topics on
your friendship blog;
(If you have no computer with access to
internet, you can do it in the exercise
books).