Meeting new people and friendship

• English
• Vocational Education

Where do people meet?

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Describe each picture

People...

meet at a restaurant

attend a concert

have a meeting

make a conference call

Acquaintances ... a social
networking site.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Business associates ... a business meeting.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Clients ... a conference call.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Delegates ... a conference.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Ex-classmates ... a school reunion.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Friends ... a dinner party.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Neighbours, family members and friends ... a housewarming party.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Political leaders ... a summit.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Speakers ... a conference.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

Relatives, acquaintances, friends, neighbours, clients ... social networking sites.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. make

People who are looking for a partner ... a blind date.

1. have
2. attend
3. use
4. go on

Strangers ... a dating website.

1. go on
2. use
3. attend
4. have

Making new friends is .....

1. easy
2. hard
3. fun
4. a bit scary

What does 'akward' mean?

What advice did he get?

1. Be kind
2. Be cool
3. Be arrogant
4. Be yourself

What is loyalty?

What is friendship?

Friendship and Loyalty

Definition of friendship: close and trusting relationship. 

Importance of loyalty in friendships.


Examples of loyal behaviors.

Symbol of friendship

Instructie 

A good friend is ...

1. loyal
2. funny
3. helpful
4. honest

Positive behaviour

Read the text and answer the questions on the next slides.

Who is Kelly's best friend?

What qualities does Sarah have that make her a
good friend to Kelly?

How does Sarah show her kindness and caring
towards Kelly?

What does Kelly appreciate about Sarah's honesty?

What makes Kelly's friendship with Sarah strong?

Video Assignment:

 identify the differences between a healthy and an unhealthy friendship

Take notes in your notebook

Situation 1 

Your friend is rude to everyone but she thinks he/she is funny. Yesterday he/she made a joke about you that was embarrassing. And he/she always tells other people about your personal problems because he/ she thinks it’s funny. Tell your friend how you feel. Give him/her some examples so that he/she understands what you mean. Try to make him/her understand that it is not ok and he/she is hurting your feelings

Situation 2

You like making jokes, especially about your friends. You are proud of your great sense of humour. You think if somebody has a problem, the best thing to do is laugh about the problem to make this person feel better. Lately, your best friend hasn`t been laughing at your jokes, and yesterday, when you tried to make him/her feel better, she didn`t laugh either. You think she/he is too sensitive and should relax more. 

Take time to reflect on these questions.

What type/kind of friend are you? 

How does your culture shape your idea of friendship?

What are some cultural values that affect the way you connect with others?

What kind of friend are you?

Example: 

I'm an empathetic friend, always trying to understand and share my friends' feelings.

Friendship is shaped by
social, cultural,
and personal values. Do you agree?
Explain

What kind of friend are you? How culture affects your friendships?

Example sentence: I'm an empathetic friend, always trying to understand and share my friends' feelings, while also being mindful of how different cultural backgrounds shape those emotions and experiences.

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