THE ME TO YOU ZONE RELATIONSHIPS Lesson 19+20 THE ZONE THE ME TO YOU ZONE RELATIONSHIPS Lesson 19+20

FRIENDSHIP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH3tledA xpM Complete the Vital Friends table with the help of your teacher on Page 14 of your workbook.

How well do you listen Find a partner and sit face to face with them – nothing in between you like a table. Number yourselves 1 and 2. Partner 1 thinks of a story they want to share with the other person. It might be a particular birthday you remember, a holiday, a time when you won something, or a sad time in your life – it should be a story that shows an emotion (sad, happy, funny, exciting). Partner 2 has to sit and listen to the story but is not allowed to change facial expressions, nod head, or speak however everytime they feel they want to show a facial expression such as a smile or nod their head either in agreement or disagreement or speak because you have something to add or a question partner 2 should raise their hand for 1 second then lower it again. Notice the number of times you are distracted from your partners story by your own thought patterns. Partner 1 now thinks of another story and this time partner 2 should focus all their attention on listening – really listening – making eye contact. Partner 2 should comment on the difference between the two – how did it make them feel. Swap over.

WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE The Government Office for Science found in 2008 that being able to connect well with the people around you was one of the most important parts to your happiness and wellbeing. People who function well in the world are able to develop positive relationships with the people they come into contact with on a daily basis. This includes friends, teachers, parents, strangers etc.

HOMEWORK Think about your own friendships. What are the ingredients that make them work? How do you think your friendships will change as you get older? What do you think is the most important part of being a friend to someone?