The Impact of Friendship on Life

The radio show celebrates Friendship Day by sharing five fascinating facts about friendships. These include how animals form friendships, the positive impact of social media on real-world friendships, the benefits of having friends at work, the effect of love on friendships, and the health benefits of having a strong social network. The show concludes with a segment where listeners can request songs for their friends.

What is being celebrated on the day mentioned in the introduction?

• Friendship Day

• Valentine's Day

• World Peace Day

• Earth Day

Which animals are mentioned as having the ability to form friendships?

• Chimpanzees and dolphins

• Lions and tigers

• Birds and fish

• Cats and dogs

How has social media impacted the number of real-world friends?

• Had no impact on real-world friendships

• Increased the number of real-world friends

• Decreased the number of real-world friends

• Made it harder to maintain real-world friendships

What is a benefit of having friends at work?

• Increased gossip

• More frequent breaks

• Improved productivity

• Higher stress levels

What is a potential downside of being friends with your boss?

• Fewer promotions

• Increased workload

• Less trust from colleagues

• More responsibilities

According to Robin Dunbar, what happens to friendships when you fall in love?

• Friendships remain unchanged

• You gain more friends

• You lose two friends

• You become more popular

What is one health benefit of having a lot of friends?

• Higher blood pressure

• Increased stress

• Shorter lifespan

• Longer lifespan

What percentage more likely are you to have a long life if you have a good social network?

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

• 70%

What is the main theme of the radio segment?

• The importance of family

• The benefits of friendship

• The role of technology in education

• The impact of music on emotions

What song does Mandy request for her best friend?

• With a Little Help from My Friends

• Lean on Me

• You've Got a Friend

• I'll Be There for You