What is the difference between a friend and a close friend?
A close friend knows more about you and you have known them longer.
How do you now if other students are interested in building a friendship with you?
They want to learn more about you. They share some details about themselves.
Give one reason why acquaintances are important.
Prevent us being lonely, connect us with others, social benefits, can turn into closer friends
How do I decide who could be a potential friend?
Common interests/personality match/shared experiences
Making a close friend takes time. T/F
True
Give a circumstance when you might need to make new friends.
Changing school, moving house, joining a new sports team.
Do you share personal information with an acquaintance? Y/N
No
What things should be discussed when making plans?
What, When, Where
What is an example of a classmate you just met sharing too much personal information.
How much money they have, their political beliefs , how much their house is worth, details about a sick realative.
What is oversharing?
Giving too much personal information
Give an example of something you could say to an aquaintance.
A general statement eg about the class, last night's homework, being their partner
How can you tell if someone doesn't want to form a friendship with you?
Body language, not wanting to make plans, ignoring you.
Friendships should be equal. T/F
True
How does a person feel if you try to make plans outside of school when you haven't had any conversations?
Awkward, uncomfortable
What is a friend?
Somone who cares about you, makes you feel good and that you can trust.
It is better to make plans inside school before making plans outside of school. T/F
True
Name 3 of the levels on the "relationship ruler".
Family, close friends, friends, aquaintance, stranger
What times during the school day are the best for developing a friendship?
Recess, lunch, outdoor activities, partner activities
What is an acquaintance ?
Someone you just met and don't know very well