How do we maintain friendships?

The first day back at school after summer break. Sarah, a new student, is feeling nervous about making friends. She sees a group of students, including Liam, laughing together at a nearby table.

What qualities might Sarah be looking for in a friend? (Choose all that apply)

• Someone with similar interests

• Someone who is kind and welcoming

• Someone who is popular

• Someone who can make her cry

Answer explanation

Sarah might be looking for a friend with similar interests and someone who is kind and welcoming, not necessarily someone who is popular or can make her cry.

The first day back at school after summer break. Sarah, a new student, is feeling nervous about making friends. She sees a group of students, including Liam, laughing together at a nearby table.

What could Liam and his friends do to make Sarah feel welcome?

• Invite Sarah to join their group, introduce themselves, ask about her interests, and make her feel included in the conversation.

• Laugh at Sarah for being nervous

• Laugh louder

• Tell Sarah she doesn't belong with them

Answer explanation

Invite Sarah to join their group, introduce themselves, ask about her interests, and make her feel included in the conversation.

The first day back at school after summer break. Sarah, a new student, is feeling nervous about making friends. She sees a group of students, including Liam, laughing together at a nearby table.

How can Sarah take initiative to introduce herself to the group?

• • Walk over to the table and say hello.

• Pretend to be busy on her phone and hope they notice her.

• Wait for someone to talk to her first.

• Sit at another table and avoid eye contact.

Answer explanation

Sarah should walk over to the table and say hello to take initiative in introducing herself to the group.

Jessica has lent her favorite book to her friend, Ben. A week later, she asks for it back because she wants to re-read it. Ben hasn't finished it yet and asks to keep it a little longer.

What are some strategies Jessica could use to communicate her needs to Ben in a friendly way?

• Tell him she needs the book back right away.

• Explain that she wants to re-read it and ask if he can finish it soon.

• Kindly ignore him and hope he gets the message.

• Calmly make up an excuse about needing the book for schoolwork.

Answer explanation

Jessica should explain that she wants to re-read the book and politely ask Ben if he can finish it soon, effectively communicating her needs in a friendly manner.

Jessica has lent her favorite book to her friend, Ben. A week later, she asks for it back because she wants to re-read it. Ben hasn't finished it yet and asks to keep it a little longer.

How can Ben be respectful of Jessica's request while explaining his own situation?

• Tell her the book is his now and refuse to give it back.

• Listen to her request and offer to return it by a specific date.

• Make fun of her for wanting the book back.

• • Say he lost the book and avoid talking to her about it.

Answer explanation

Listen to her request and offer to return it by a specific date.

Jessica has lent her favorite book to her friend, Ben. A week later, she asks for it back because she wants to re-read it. Ben hasn't finished it yet and asks to keep it a little longer.

What are some compromises they could reach?

• Ben can keep the book indefinitely

• They can forget about the book and move on

• Set a specific return date, borrow another book, read together and discuss

• Jessica can buy a new copy of the book

Answer explanation

Set a specific return date, borrow another book, read together and discuss

Maya overhears her two best friends, Olivia and Chloe, talking. They are gossiping about another friend in their year. Maya feels uncomfortable with this conversation.

What are some reasons why Olivia and Chloe might be gossiping? (Choose all that apply)

• They want to feel important or included.

• They feel jealous of the other friend.

• They care about the other friend and are trying to help.

• They are bored and looking for something to talk about.

Answer explanation

Olivia and Chloe might be gossiping because they want to feel important or included, feel jealous of the other friend, care about the other friend and are trying to help, or are bored and looking for something to talk about.

Maya overhears her two best friends, Olivia and Chloe, talking. They are gossiping about another friend in their year. Maya feels uncomfortable with this conversation.

What are some potential consequences of gossiping about others? (Choose all that apply)

• Improved communication skills

• Strengthened friendships

• Enhanced reputation, Trust and friendship

• Damaged relationships, loss of trust, hurt feelings, and a negative reputation.

Answer explanation

Gossiping about others can lead to damaged relationships, loss of trust, hurt feelings, and a negative reputation, not improved communication skills, strengthened friendships, or enhanced reputation.

Daniel and Ethan have been friends since childhood. They are planning a weekend movie marathon, but they can't agree on which genre to watch.

How can Daniel and Ethan listen to each other's preferences and find a compromise?

• Let a third friend choose the genre for them

• Create a list of movies from both genres they like and alternate between them during the marathon.

• Watch only one genre and ignore the other's preference

• Flip a coin to decide which genre to watch

Answer explanation

Choose a list of movies from both genres they like and alternate between them during the marathon.

Daniel and Ethan have been friends since childhood. They are planning a weekend movie marathon, but they can't agree on which genre to watch.

What is an impact of having friends with different interests?

• Stagnation in personal growth

• Narrowing perspectives

• Limited exposure to new experiences

• Broadening horizons

Answer explanation

Having friends with different interests broadens horizons by exposing individuals to new perspectives, experiences, and ideas.