FRIENDSHIP

COMPANION

FEELINGS

DEPEND

ACCEPT

COOPERATE

APPRECIATE

COMPROMISE

TRUST

LISTENER

SECRET

MEMORIES

A friend is someone who likes you.

A friend is someone who… Is honest Likes to spend time with you Is nice and kind You can count on Shares Listens Can give love Likes people

It’s important to have friends to… Care about you Listen Support you Prevent loneliness Help you

A Good Friend Does Not… Tell lies Hurt you or others Gossip Ignore you

The secret to having a lot of friends is liking people The secret to having a lot of friends is liking people. You can show people you like them by: Smiling Talking about their interests Being a good listener Sharing with them Telling them how you feel Doing things together

To have friends, it helps to focus on others more than on yourself. Call the person by name often. Give sincere compliments. Accept the person the way they are. Apologize when you are wrong. Respect their feelings.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Conversational skills … what are they? Starting a conversation Taking turns Asking questions Answering questions Being relevant Repairing Ending conversations Listening

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Body Language … what is it? Gesture Posture Distance Facial expression Touch Personal appearance Eye contact fidgeting

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Assertiveness … What is it? Standing up for yourself Making suggestions Refusing Disagreeing Complaining Apologizing Requesting explanations Expressing feelings

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Communication Skills Friendship Bullying Pick up on “red flag” signals Respect the “bubble” Pressure Read Warnings, Hints, In between the lines to stop undesirable behavior Respect Differences Breaking the Law Anticipate Consequences Trustworthy “Chicken” Factor Think Safety First Loyal “Dare” Factor Body Language and sending Messages. Kind/helpful Uncomfortable Listener Understanding

SPLIT IN GROUPS AND DISCUSS: If You Find Out That Your Friend Spread Unwanted Rumor about You, How Do You Handle The Situation? If Your Friend Pressure You To Do Something Against Your Will, What Would You Do?

Now we’re going to play a fun game called “Friendship Bingo.” Fill in the center box with your name and favorite activity. When I give the signal to start, find someone in this group who fits the description in each box. Ask him/her to sign his/her name in the box. Try to find a different person for each box. I will give you a signal when it is time to return to your seats.

FRIENDSHIP wrap up 1. Respect each others' differences 2. Recognize each others' strengths 3. Compromise and meet half way 4. Control your anger/feelings 5. Separate yourself till you calm down 6. If it becomes recurrent, annoying, threatening, hurting... REPORT IT!