Young Adult Group: Friendship

Finding Friends

100

True or False. We should make friends with people who are mean to us and say rude things. 

False

200

True or False. A true friend lets you be yourself. 

True!

300

Which one is NOT a quality of a good friend? 

1. Someone who shows empathy.

2. Someone who is a good listener. 

3. Someone who does not pay attention to you.

4. Someone who is trustworthy. 

Someone who does not pay attention to you. 

400

When we make a friendship file about someone, what three things should we think about?

1. Things I like

2. Things [friend] likes 

3. Things in common

500

What qualities should we look for in a friend? (Hint: think CSSF!) 

1. Makes us feel comfortable
2. Has similar behavior
3. Has shared experiences/interests
4. Isn't the exact same, but fits well with us. 

Building Friendship

100

True or false. Making friends takes both risk AND effort. 

True 

200

Name an example of a person you share space with, see routinely, but do NOT hang out outside of your routine

-Certain classmates that your recognize but don't know well

-Other people in the school

-Your bus driver

-Anyone who is an acquaintance 

300

True or false. You've made it to the "friend zone" when you get together outside of routine and have regular communication

True!

400

True or False

Texting someone you don't know very well personal information is a good way to become a close friend with someone. 

False. Personal information should only be shared with family and close friends that you've already built a relationship with. 

500

If you want to hang out with someone outside of your normal routine, what should you do? 

Make a plan! (Time, Date, Place, and maybe an activity)

Relationship Ruler

100

This person is someone who you've never met before and you would not give or share any personal information with. This person is likely a/an...

Stranger

200

This person is someone you usually see regularly, hug often, and tell your most personal feelings and experiences to.  They are usually people you are closest to. 

Family

300

This person is someone who you see in the hall, know their name, and say 'hi' to when you see each other. This person is likely a/an...

An acquaintance

400

This person is someone who you talk to every once in awhile and you might hangout with after school in a group setting. This person is likely a/an...

A friend

500

This person is someone who you feel very comfortable with, share personal information, and often hangout after school with. This person is likely a/an...

A close friend

What could you say?

100

Your friend looks very sad and is quiet. What can you say?

-Hey [friend's name], is everything alright? 

-I'm here if you want to talk.

-You seem upset, how can I help you? 

200

You want to invite friends over after to school to watch movies. What can you say? 

Hi, do you want to watch a movie today after school? 

(Remember to set a plan you need a time, date, and place!) 

300

You want to make friends with the new kid in class. You know that you both like to draw. What can you say? 

-I heard you like to draw, what are you favorite things to draw? 

-I like to paint, what do you like to draw with? 

-other related answers

400

Your friend wants to play video games after school with you. You want to play baseball. What can you say? 

Thanks for asking, but I'm playing baseball today. Do you want to join? 

500

You were invited to play kickball, but you don't really like to play that game. What can you say?

It's not something I enjoy, but thanks for inviting me!