Laugh and cry together.
Laughing with a friend is the best, but sometimes it’s crying that makes you closer together. Don’t be afraid to be yourself with your friends. Share your true feelings—you may learn that your friends feel the same way. As a result, friends will understand each other better.
Be a thoughtful gift giver.
Gift-giving isn’t just for birthdays or holidays—it can be a fun way of making your friends feel special! But don’t buy expensive presents—be creative! Making things shows your care, because you put time and thought into your gifts. Bake him favorite cookies, write him a poem, or draw something special for him. Small thoughtful gifts, such as picking a flower for a friend who is sick, just might cheer him up.
Stand up for him.
It’s hard to watch someone laugh at a friend. But don’t just stand there, and do something about it! You can find a creative way to solve the problem to make others look at your friend differently. Other times, you need to show your courage and support him—he needs you. It may be not easy, but it’s what a good friend should do!
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How to Be a Great Friend | |
Laugh and cry 1. . | 1. Both laughing and 2. can bring friends closer. 2. Sharing your true feelings with friends can help you understand each other better. |
Be a thoughtful gift giver. | 1. Giving friends gifts can make them feel 3. . 2. You’d better 4. small gifts by yourself instead of buying expensive ones for your friends. |
Stand up for him. | 1. 5. your friends are laughed at, you can find a creative way to help them. 2. Show your courage and 6. to your friends. |
