Relationships
You can interact with strangers, but you need a real connection (emotional, intellectual, physical) with somebody to have a _________________.
What is a relationship?
Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
What is appreciation?
True or False:
You should only negotiate with someone if you can get everything you want.
What is False?
Sometimes it's necessary to compromise and 'meet in the middle' with someone, otherwise they might just stop negotiating with you altogether - and then you won't get anything you want!
True or False:
When you make a mistake, you should honestly admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.
What is true?
- If you do then people will know you take responsibility for your actions, and they will then trust you more because you're honest and show that you learn from your mistakes.
True or False:
There's nothing wrong with being too polite.
What is true?
- While not everyone cares about politeness, it will impress those who do, and it's better to get into the habit of being polite for those cases where it really does matter (job interview, anyone?).
Someone that enhances and helps us celebrate the best times in are lives, as well as help us get through the worst of times.
Who is a friend?
Paying attention to what other people have to say in order to be thoughtful towards them.
What is an active listener?
A true friend should make you feel comfortable when you hang out, not make you feel pressured to do things you aren't sure about.
What it is to be sensitive to your wants and needs?
When first becoming friends with someone, you should share your __________, ___________, _________,
What are your likes, dislikes, goals, etc.
- Even friends shouldn't normally know private information that doesn't effect them, but they should be able to get to know your personality and passions.
Despite what some people say, manners
A) really don't matter anymore, or B) can still go a long way to help you make new friends.
What still goes a long way in making new and keeping friends?
- More people than not won't want to be around you if you're rude, so your chances of meeting cool new friends are way higher if you just put a little effort into minding your manners.
Going out to dinner, chatting on the phone, or experiencing new things together.
What is spending time on your friendships?
One of the fundamental aspects of any relationship is
What is trust?
What matters in a friendship, more than thinking the same, is that everyone has _________ for everyone else’s point of view. That both are willing to learn from each other, or at least accept the difference in perspective.
What would be respect?
Taking a shower, washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and putting on deodorant are _______________.
What are examples of good hygien?
Which of the following is NOT bad manners: A) Making loud noises B) Burping C) Sharing with others D) Hitting someone
What is Sharing with others?
- Sharing is caring, after all.
Our ___________ are there to identify how we can tell the difference between types of friends.
What are boundaries?
- When we know our boundaries well, we can tell the difference between strangers and acquaintances, acquaintances and friends, friends and family, etc.
___________ is to talk to one another to reach a mutual goal.
What would be negotiation?
- It can also mean the process by which two persons reach a deal about something.
When we feel like we can't _____ somebody, we start not to believe what they say, and come to not rely on what they do either.
What is to trust?
- Once that's broken, it can be hard to repair a friendship, unless that person really tries to make up for it!
If you have a ________ that you really enjoy doing, you can probably guess that there are others out there who share that enjoyment, and they could potentially start a friendship with you based on that.
What are hobbies
- interest, pastime, passion, etc. - any of these answers will work!
While it's important to have a sense of ______, you should be careful not to make too mean of jokes, or laugh at something insensitive directed towards someone else.
What is sense of humor?
- But the better of a friend you are with somebody, the more you should be able to laugh with and sometimes even at each other.
Any combination of the following: Sense of belonging; Less stress, more happiness; Improved self-worth.
What are the befits of friendships?
The 'magic words' that are normally a very important part of taking responsibility for an action.
What is does it mean to say, "I'm sorry"?
Basically, because even strangers will notice if you have bad or good __________ and will affected their reaction to you, and you never know when one of those strangers might become a friend, co-work, etc...
What is hygiene?
If you get a gift or present for a friend, it is important to give them something that is related to their likes or interests.
How to show that you were really thinking about your friend and paid attention to what they said they like?
- it's not always just the thought that counts, if it seems thoughtless!
Describe an example of how practicing good manners could help you with a goal of creating and keeping your friendships health.
The right answer here is up to the discretion of the facilitator and the group, so good luck!