Navigating Friendships in Middle School

The video provides guidance on making friends in middle school by being friendly, helping others, joining after-school programs, and finding common interests. It emphasizes the importance of trust and support in friendships and offers practical tips for initiating and maintaining friendships.

What is the best way to make new friends in middle school according to the video?

• By showing off

• By being friendly

• By being the smartest in class

• By ignoring others

What should you do on the first day to make new friends?

• Ask who they are and introduce yourself

• Wait for others to approach you

• Ignore everyone

• Sit alone

How did the speaker make a lot of new friends?

• By giving everyone gifts

• By being the class clown

• By asking for help and having conversations

• By staying quiet

Why is it important to join after-school programs or clubs?

• To impress teachers

• To make more friends

• To avoid homework

• To get extra credit

What can friends act as in middle school?

• A support system

• A distraction

• A source of stress

• A competition

What is more important than the number of friends you have?

• Having one friend you can trust

• Being the leader of a group

• Having many acquaintances

• Being popular

How can you show your friends that you care about them?

• By always agreeing with them

• By listening and commenting on what they say

• By ignoring them

• By giving them gifts

What is a good way to start a friendship?

• By asking for advice

• By showing off

• By ignoring the person

• By being competitive

What should you do if you disagree or are mad at a friend?

• Ignore them forever

• Yell at them

• End the friendship immediately

• Express yourself calmly and talk about it after cooling down

What is hard to take back once said?

• Compliments

• Hurtful words

• Jokes

• Advice