The Art of Friendship

When your friend is talking about something important to them, what should you do?

• Interrupt to share your own story.

• Listen attentively and wait for them to finish before responding.

• Check your phone to make sure you're not missing anything.

• Change the subject to something more interesting.

If your friend is going through a tough time, what is the best way to support them?

• Give them advice on how to fix their problems.

• Tell them about someone else who has it worse.

• Just be there for them and offer a listening ear.

• Avoid them until they are in a better mood.

What does it mean to respect your friend's boundaries?

• You should know everything about them.

• You can borrow their things without asking.

• You understand and honor their limits and personal space.

• You make decisions for them because you know best.

How can you show empathy to a friend?

• By telling them to stop being sad.

• By trying to feel what they are feeling and showing you understand.

• By laughing it off and making a joke.

• By comparing their situation to something trivial.

What is an important aspect of communication in friendships?

• Always agreeing with your friend to avoid conflict.

• Sharing secrets about other friends to build trust.

• Being honest and open with each other.

• Talking only about yourself and your interests.

When your friend sets a boundary, such as needing time alone, you should:

• Feel offended and stop talking to them.

• Respect their need and give them space.

• Keep calling and texting until they respond.

• Tell other friends that they are being rude.

If your friend is upset about a mistake they made, how should you respond?

• Remind them of all the other mistakes they've made in the past.

• Ignore their feelings and tell them to get over it.

• Offer support and help them learn from the experience.

• Make fun of them to lighten the mood.

Why is it important to listen actively when your friend is speaking?

• It makes it easier to interrupt with your own opinions.

• It shows that you value what they have to say.

• It's not important; you should be thinking of what to say next.

• Listening is less important than giving advice.

What should you do if you accidentally hurt your friend's feelings?

• Ignore it and hope they forget.

• Blame them for being too sensitive.

• Apologize sincerely and talk about how to move forward.

• Tell them it was just a joke and they shouldn't take it seriously.

How can you be a good friend when your friend achieves something great?

• Feel jealous and downplay their success.

• Congratulate them and celebrate their achievement.

• Ignore it because it's not about you.

• Take credit for their success.