Friendship Basics
What’s the key ingredient every strong friendship needs?
trust
What’s the term for matching someone’s tone, gestures, or expressions to build trust and rapport?
Mirroring
What’s it called when one person puts in all the effort and the other doesn’t?
one sided
What’s the term for feeling excluded or anxious after seeing others hang out online without you?
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
In Friends, what two characters were “on a break”?
Ross and Rachel
According to research, laughter in friendships releases what feel-good chemicals?
endorphins
What’s it called when your words say one thing but your tone or body language says another?
mixed signals
When someone’s sense of self-worth depends heavily on being needed by others, what’s that called?
co-dependency
When you unfollow someone after a falling out to protect your peace, that’s an example of what?
Setting your boundaries
Which Marvel duo’s friendship is built on mutual respect and science nerdiness?
Tony Stark and Bruce Banner
What’s the term for the idea that emotional support flows in both directions — giving and receiving — within a healthy friendship?
Reciprocity or Reciprocating
Eye contact usually shows what?
Interest
According to psychology, what attachment style describes people who value closeness but can still be independent?
Secure attachment
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cool as a cucumber
In The Office, which unlikely duo evolves from enemies to best friends (even if they won’t admit it)?
Jim and Dwight
What’s one scientifically proven health benefit of maintaining strong friendships?
Lower risk of heart disease / improved immune function / longer lifespan
What’s the technical term for adjusting your speech, tone, or slang to fit your audience?
code switching
What’s the term for emotional exhaustion caused by constantly managing other people’s feelings?
emotional burnout
If you check your phone right after a notification, what brain chemical gives you that little rush?
Dopamine
Which 2000s Nickelodeon show centers around three best friends who start a web show together?
iCarly
What type of listening involves showing empathy, maintaining eye contact, and responding thoughtfully?
Active listening
What’s the effect called when people believe others are paying more attention to them than they actually are?
The spotlight effect
According to Social Exchange Theory, relationships last when ______ outweigh the costs.
rewards
According to studies, around what percentage of misunderstandings in online communication come from misinterpreting tone or intent?
About 50%–60%
Finish the quote from Winnie the Pooh: “Any day spent with you is my _____.”
“favorite day.”