Bahasa Inggeris SPM : Paper 1 Section B (Continuous Writing) (8)
- Friends
There are many qualities that a good friend should have. The qualities may differ from relationship to relationship. The need for the qualities will also change from person to person. Whatever the qualities are, a good friend is someone that is not easy to come by every day.
One of the important qualities of a good friend is honesty. In order to achieve this, you as a good friend must always listen to your friend and tell him or her what you really feel. Another quality is to be reliable. A good friend is always able to be there when you need him on her most. For example, if you are ever in trouble, you are most likely going to phone your friend to get you out of the situation.
Friends must be able to trust one another. To trust your friend you must believe and have confidence in that person. Friends as good confidantes have the ability to keep secrets. Part of being a good friend is being prepared to make sacrifices of your time and energy in order to help out your friends.
If a friend needs help with an unpleasant chore or if he or she just needs a shoulder to cry on.
It is important that you choose your friends wisely. As you befriend more people, you might find that some are easier to get along with than others. While you should always give people the benefit of the doubt, sometimes you realise that certain friendships are unhealthy such as if the person is introducing dangers or threats into your life. That being the case, ease your way out of the friendship as gracefully as possible.
These are some steps to meet new people and form strong, lasting friendships. Spend more time around people. Friends do not come knocking on your door while you sit at home. Join a club with people who have common interests. Or you can join a sports team. A common misconception about this is that you have to be really good at playing a particular sport in order to make friends with others on the team. This should not be the case. Not all teams are so competitive. As long as you enjoy the sport and support your teammates, joining a local team could be a great way to make new friends.
The Internet is a great place to make friends. It can also help you find other people around the world who share your interests even if you live in an isolated place. However, you have to be cautious because not every person you meet online is who they say they are.
Seeking friends especially good ones is a good investment. They make your life happy and meaningful. Good friendship usually lasts a lifetime.
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