Greeting
This is the most polite way to greet someone new.
A handshake or verbally saying “Hi, nice to meet you”?
What are qualities of good friends?
Listen to you
Respect you
Support you
Make you feel good!
This is the ability to understand and share someone else’s feelings.
Empathy
What’s a good follow-up question after
Hi, I’m ___ (Your name)
“What’s your name?” or “Where are you from?”
What are "Red Flags" in friendships?
Only talks about themselves
Pressures you to do things you’re not comfortable with
Doesn’t support you
Makes you feel bad
When a friend says they’re having a bad day, the most empathetic response is this.
"I’m really sorry to hear that. Do you want to talk about it?”
What is a non-verbal way to greet someone in the distance?
Waving!
What is Step 1 in starting a friendship?
Start Small!
Like: Say hi and ask simple questions
Why is empathy important?
Helps you build deeper, more meaningful friendships.
Reduces misunderstandings and conflict.
Makes you a better teammate, classmate, and leader.
This is a polite phrase you can say after someone introduces themselves.
"Nice to meet you"
True or False, making friends takes time.
TRUE!
How can we practice empathy?
Putting yourself in people's shoes.
Including others
Asking others how they are