Friendship#2

You notice that your friend often seems down when they're around you. What should you do?

• Ask them directly if something is bothering them

• Ignore it and hope they feel better

• Change the subject to something light

• Complain to another friend about it

Your friend frequently asks for help with their homework but never returns the favor. How do you handle this?

• Stop helping them without explanation

• Discuss the imbalance openly with them

• Help them even more to prove your loyalty

• Criticize them to others for being selfish

During lunch, you overhear a friend making jokes about another friend’s appearance. What is the best response?

• Laugh along to fit in

• Join in and make your own jokes

• Tell them that their jokes are hurtful

• Change the subject to avoid conflict

A friend confides that they are struggling with anxiety about an upcoming exam. What should you do?

• Tell them to just relax

• Offer to study together to help them prepare

• Avoid talking about it to prevent awkwardness

• Suggest they drop the class if it’s too stressful

Your friend has been distant lately and hasn’t responded to your messages. What’s the best way to approach them?

• Wait for them to reach out first

• Send a message expressing that you miss them and want to check in

• Talk to others about how they’re treating you

• Ignore them until they come back around

You find out a friend is spreading rumors about you. What is your best course of action?

• Confront them aggressively

• Discuss your feelings with them privately

• Ignore the rumors and hope they go away

• Spread rumors about them in return

Your friend often seems to overshadow your accomplishments. How do you address this?

• Keep quiet to avoid conflict

• Bring it up in a calm and constructive manner

• Make a big deal about your achievements to get attention

• Distance yourself from the friendship

A friend shares a secret with you that makes you uncomfortable. What should you do?

• Tell someone else to get advice

• Respect their privacy but express your discomfort

• Ignore it and act like it never happened

• Confront them about their secret in front of others

You notice a friend is being bullied at school. What can you do to help?

• Encourage them to stand up for themselves

• Report the bullying to a teacher or trusted adult

• Avoid the situation to not get involved

• Join in to fit in with the group

During a group project, one member isn’t contributing. How should you handle this?

• Do all the work yourself

• Discuss the issue openly with the group

• Ignore it and hope they contribute next time

• Complain about them to other group members