Let’s talk about friendship. People say that friendship isn’t a big thing, its a million little things. What do you think about it?

Friendship plays an important role in our life because we all need friends. Friendship is a million little things: talks, common interests, smiles, having fun and sharing sorrows.

In my view, friendship is a unique thing that happens between two people. And it’s a great gift. It is necessary to have a person you can rely on. Close friends usually have similar ideas and beliefs. They understand, respect and trust each other. Your best friend helps you when you have problems or troubles.

I have a lot of friends, but my best friend is Helen. She is energetic, active, and good at sports, especially basketball. She has different interests, one of them is music. She knows everything about modern music groups and singers. Helen has a good character and a good sense of humour. One of her best features is honesty. She never speaks badly of other people. I admire her for that.

I should say that Helen is a pretty tall girl with short dark hair and a pleasant smile. Her favourite clothes are jeans and sweaters.

Helen is very sociable but sometimes impulsive. She can lose self-control when things don’t go well. But this doesn’t spoil our relations. I know I can trust her. To my mind, this is what real friendship means. I am proud of having such a friend.I just hope that our friendship will last forever.

II.

Can you rely on your best friend? Why (not)?

I should say, I can discuss anything with my best friend. She always knows what mood I’m in, and what I need. My best friend is true, reliable and never lets me down. She never fails to help or share sorrows. I can trust her as much as I do myself. These are the qualities I like about her most of all.

Do you have a good friend among adults?

I think I can say that my parents are my best friends among adults. They have been with me all my life and they know my positive and negative features. I can rely on them in any situation and they are eager to help me. Besides, we have much in common and can understand one another well.

Do you agree that friendship involves two people? What qualities do you think your best friend appreciates about you?

I should say that I am shy with other people. And I’m afraid they can think that I’m boring. Sometimes I’m passive and disorganized. My best friend is more mature. She is very tolerant and tries to see only my positives features (sides). She thinks I am helpful and honest. She is sure she can rely on me in any situation. And I don’t want to let her down.

Is it easier to make friends when you are an adult or a child?

There are no certain rules of how to make friends and everything depends on a person. Usually friendship between people grows when they have common interests and views. But I think it’s easier to make friends when you are a child because children are more open and sincere.

III.

What questions do you usually ask when you want to get acquainted with someone?

1. What’s your name?

2. Where are you from?

3. What are your hobbies?

4. What do you do?

What questions can help you to understand if a person can become your friend or not?

1. Do you have many friends?

2. What problems do you disagree with your friend on?

3. What will you do if your friend tells you a lie?

4. What is true friendship in your opinion?

IV.

What can you advise a teenager who wants to make friends in a new school?

What can you advise a teenager who is moving to a new place?

What can you advise a teenager who has no friends?

In my opinion there are no rules of how to make friends. Usually friendship between people grows when they have common interests and views, common ambitions. I think you should be attentive and find a person who has the same views, interests and ambitions. Make the first step, start a conversation and show that you can be a real friend.