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How to Make Friends

Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends.  Good friendship

has many benefits.  It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health.  There are

times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or

schools.  Such changes often leaves us without a friend   1 .  But for many of us the process is difficult

and requires courage.  Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.

1.Associate with others.

The first step to making friends is associating with other people.  You can go to public places to meet

new people.  Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such

places.

2.Start a conversation

Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.    2  You can always start the conversation.  Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.

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Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would

always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.

4.Let it grow.

It is a good thing to stay in touch.  However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or

visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.    4   .  The best

friendships are the ones that grow naturally.

5.Enjoy your friendship

The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.     5   Try not to

change them from who they are to what you want them to be.  Become the kind of friend you will want

your friend to be to you.

A.  Be cheerful.

B.  Do things together.

C.  Do not wait to be spoken to.

D.  Try not to find fault with your friends.

E.  Making new friends comes easy for some people.

F.  For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.

G.  So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.