Be a Pal: Friendship can be hard work. But it is also a key to happiness. (Coping).Attachment, or the ability to be a friend, is one of our core strengths. By making friends, we create a team that can have more fun. We also open ourselves to new experiences and new ways to grow and learn. Do you know what it takes to be a good friend? Test yourself with this true-false quiz A quiz is a form of game or mind sport in which the players (as individuals or in teams) attempt to answer questions correctly. Quizzes are also brief assessments used in education and similar fields to measure growth in knowledge, abilities, and/or skills. . 1. A friend doesn't does·n't Contraction of does not. need to listen when you talk about how you feel. [] TRUE [] FALSE 2. You cannot be a good friend with someone whose religion is different than yours. [] TRUE [] FALSE 3. You need to have only one "best" friend. [] TRUE [] FALSE 4. If you have a good friend, you'll you'll Contraction of you will. you'll you will or you shall you'll will never feel lonely or isolated. [] TRUE [] FALSE 5. Having a friend makes you happier and healthier. [] TRUE [] FALSE ANSWERS AND COMMENTS: 1. FALSE. Good friends listen to--and learn from-- each other. When each of you listens and respects the other's wishes and feelings, you will both become better friends and, in the long run, much happier. 2. FALSE. Friendships can develop between people who have different skin color, eye color, and, more important, deeper differences, such as religion and ethnic background. Friendships require that you have similar interests and some similar values. But for each friend, the combination of things you share can be different. 3. FALSE. You can have many close friends. A good friend doesn't need all of your attention. You can help a "best" friend understand that you have many friends, and that each one is special and important to you. 4. FALSE. Everyone feels lonely and isolated from time to time. But young teens are more likely than any other group to feel moody mood·y adj. 1. Given to frequent changes of mood; temperamental. 2. Subject to periods of depression; sulky. 3. Expressive of a mood, especially a sullen or gloomy mood. and misunderstood mis·un·der·stood v. Past tense and past participle of misunderstand. adj. 1. Incorrectly understood or interpreted. 2. . If you feel blue, talk with a parent or friend. Don't don't 1. Contraction of do not. 2. Nonstandard Contraction of does not. n. A statement of what should not be done: a list of the dos and don'ts. be ashamed if such feelings persist (linger lin·ger v. lin·gered, lin·ger·ing, lin·gers v.intr. 1. To be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance; tarry. See Synonyms at stay1. 2. on). You may need professional help. 5. TRUE. Studies show that people with deep, lasting attachments are healthier and happier than those who feel isolated and alone. As the British poet John Donne said, "No man is an island." "I'm Sorry" We don't always treat our friends and family the way we should. That's why apologies are so important. And take heart! Relationships often become stronger after surviving a tough time. Here are four rules for an apology apology [Gr.,=defense], literary work that defends, justifies, or clarifies an author's ideas or point of view. Unlike the ordinary use of the word, the literary use neither implies that wrong has been done nor expresses regret. : 1. Don't assume the person knows that you're sorry. Saying so is always important. 2. Don't follow an apology with "but..." Take full responsibility for your actions. 3. Actions speak louder than words. Back up an apology by doing things that show you care. 4. Be patient. Sometimes it takes time before the other person is ready to forgive. This is the second article in Scholastic s "Keep the Cool in School" program. The first appeared in our October 1, 2001, issue. |
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