How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. __36__It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. Making new friends is easy for some people, but it is difficult for many others. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
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The first step to make friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2.Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.__38__You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
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Choosing friends with common interests and doing things together is important in building friendship. These interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience of doing things together.
4.Let it grow
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, don’t give your new friend too many calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out. So you need to give your friend time to react to you. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
5.Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.__40__Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become this kind of friend, you may make your friend unhappy and lose your friendship in a near future.
A.To be cheerful
B.Do things together
C.Do not wait to be spoken to.
D.Try not to find fault (缺点) with your friends.
E.Good friendship has many benefits.
F.For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G.Associate with others
E G C B D
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— 61 , Peter. My name’s Jon. Jon Smash.
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—I’ve been a manager at Nike for over three years. I won manager of the year award two years ago, and I got promoted last August.
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