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WorksheetsInitiating new friendships
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
How can you make a new friend? (Pick all that apply)
Be genuine
Ask questions
Talk only about yourself or what you want to talk about
Find commonality
True or false: Joining a club, group, or team are places to possibly meet new friends.
True
False
What is the hardest thing for you about meeting a new friend?
Which questions can help you find commonality with someone else? (select all that apply)
What did you do this weekened?
What is your favorite place to eat?
What is your favorite class in in school?
What is your favorite T.V. show or movie?
What is your favorite video game system?
True or false: being on your phone, looking away from the person who is talking, and making unrelated comments are ways to show you are attentively listening to a person you are talking to
True
False
True or false: coming on too strong with a new friend might make them feel awkward or and uncomfortable and they may decide not to spend time with you as a result
True
False
True or false: when getting to know a new friend, it may seem easier to share personal thoughts or feelings in online, through text, or social media, but it would be safer to share this information face to face
True
False
What are some important things for you and a possible friend to have in common?
True or false: the average 12-15 year old has never met 1 out of 4 (or 25%) of his or her Facebook friends face to face
True
False
What is one thing you learned about initiating new friendships today?
