FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATIONS
Name of good quality in a friend
What does it mean to be an “active listener”?
Pay attention, make eye contact, don’t interrupt
Is conflict always bad?
No-In fact, conflict can be healthy when it’s handled the right way! It gives friends a chance to talk honestly, understand each other better, and grow stronger together.
A friend supports you even when you’re not around.
GREEN
Name one step in solving a problem calmly.
Listen, talk it out, find compromise
TRUE OR FALSE: A good friend NEVER disagrees with you
FALSE: A good friend can disagree with you — and that’s healthy! True friendship means respecting each other’s opinions, even when they’re different. Good friends can disagree respectfully and still care about and support each other.
What is an “I-statement”? Give an example
“I feel ___ when ___ because ___.” An “I-statement” is a healthy way to express your feelings without blaming or attacking someone else.
“I feel hurt when you don’t include me in group projects because I want to be part of the team.”
Name one of the five conflict styles.
Avoiding, Competing, Accommodating, Compromising, Collaborating
A friend pressures you to do something wrong.
RED
What does “see both sides” mean?
“See both sides” means trying to understand how each person feels and what each person is thinking in a situation — not just your own point of view.
It’s about using empathy — putting yourself in someone else’s shoes — to understand why they might see things differently.
Why is it important to be honest in friendships?
It’s important to be honest in friendships—especially in middle school—because honesty builds trust, respect, and strong communication.
Why does tone of voice matter when speaking to others?
It affects how our message is received. Even if your words are kind, your tone can make them sound rude, angry, or sarcastic. In middle school friendships, this is especially important because tone helps others understand your true feelings and can prevent misunderstandings or hurt feelings
Which conflict style is the healthiest for friendships?
The healthiest conflict style for friendships is collaboration.
Collaboration means both people work together to find a solution that respects everyone’s feelings and needs. Instead of trying to “win” an argument, both friends listen, share how they feel, and come up with a plan that works for both sides.
Why are boundaries important?
They protect feelings and self-respect
One way to ask an adult for help respectfully?
“Can we talk?” or “I need help solving a problem.”
Give one way you can show support to a friend who is upset
Listen, comfort, include them, write a note...
Name one nonverbal way we communicate respect
Eye contact, nodding, relaxed body language
What’s the first thing you should do before reacting in conflict?
The first thing you should do before reacting in a conflict is to pause and take a deep breath.
When you take a moment to calm down, you give your brain time to think instead of just reacting with anger or frustration. This helps you make a smarter, kinder choice in how you respond.
A friend gets jealous when you hang with others — which flag?
RED
Why is it important to stay calm in conflict?
It’s important to stay calm in conflict because staying calm helps you think clearly, communicate respectfully, and solve the problem instead of making it worse.
What’s more important—being popular or being kind? Explain
Being kind; popularity fades, kindness builds connection
What can you do if a friend misunderstands your tone in a text message?
Clarify kindly; talk face-to-face
Why might avoiding conflict sometimes cause bigger problems later?
Issues build up and feelings go unresolved
Give one example of a green-flag friendship behavior.
Honest, trustworthy, apologizes, kind.
Example of compromise in real life.
Taking turns, finding middle ground