Making Friends: A Comprehensive Guide for Seventh Graders

Question 1

In making friends, which factor is the most important to consider?

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Shared hobbies and values

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Similar physical attributes

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Popularity or social status

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Material wealth

Question 2

To start a conversation with someone new, which question is most appropriate?

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What's your name?

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Do you speak English?

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What's your phone number?

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What's the time?

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a good quality to nurture long-lasting friendships?

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Being secretive

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Honesty

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Respect

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Trust

Question 4

When someone compliments you, how should you respond?

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Thank you, I appreciate that.

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No problem.

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Yes, I know.

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You're welcome.

Question 5

What's a respectful way to disagree with someone's opinion?

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I disagree, but I respect your opinion.

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That's wrong.

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That's a silly idea.

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I have a better plan.

Question 6

Which question is not polite to ask someone you've just met?

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How old are you?

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What's your name?

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Where are you from?

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What do you do for work/school?

Question 7

What is the most respectful way to ask for someone's contact information?

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I'd love to stay in touch. Would you mind sharing your contact information?

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Can I have your number?

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Let's exchange contact details.

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What's the best way to reach you?

Question 8

What is the most mature way to handle a difference of opinion with a friend?

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Respect each other's views, even if you disagree.

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Argue until one person agrees with the other.

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Avoid discussing the topic altogether.

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End the friendship if you can't agree.

Question 9

Which quality is most essential in a close friend?

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Loyalty

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Intelligence

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Popularity

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Wealth

Question 10

When starting a conversation with someone you want to befriend, it's best to:

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Introduce yourself and ask about their interests.

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Tell them your entire life story.

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Talk only about yourself.

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Ignore them completely.

Question 11

The most appropriate way to ask for someone's contact information is to:

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Ask them for their number or social media handle directly.

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Grab their phone and add yourself as a contact.

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Follow them around until they give it to you.

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Hire a private investigator to find their information.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a lasting friendship?

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Constant arguing and gossiping

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Support and understanding

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Trust and respect

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Sharing common interests and activities

Question 13

To disagree with a friend respectfully, you should:

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Listen to their viewpoint and express your own calmly.

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Interrupt them and shout your opinion.

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Ignore their opinion and change the subject.

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Make fun of their intelligence or beliefs.

Question 14

What does the phrase 'breaking the ice' mean in the context of making friends?

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Starting a conversation and getting to know someone.

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Ending a conversation abruptly.

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Ignoring someone you don't want to talk to.

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Avoiding awkward silences.

Question 15

A good way to show empathy towards a friend who is going through a difficult time is to:

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Offer to listen and support them without judgment.

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Tell them to 'get over it.'

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Compare their situation to your own.

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Try to fix their problems for them.

Question 16

Setting healthy boundaries in a friendship includes:

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Respecting each other's privacy.

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Always being available to talk, even when you need space.

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Lending money without expecting it back.

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Allowing your friend to use your belongings without asking.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having friends?

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Increased risk of being bullied

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Increased happiness and well-being

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Reduced stress and anxiety

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Improved academic performance

Question 18

When meeting someone new, what's the best way to start a conversation?

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Introduce yourself and ask their name.

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Ask them a personal question.

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Ignore them and wait for them to talk to you.

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Talk about yourself without waiting for them to respond.

Question 19

Which behavior is inappropriate in friendship-building?

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Gossiping about others.

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Being yourself.

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Expressing interest in others.

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Showing kindness.

Question 20

When a friend asks you to do something that makes you uncomfortable, what's the best way to respond?

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Politely say no and explain that you're not comfortable.

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Do it anyway, even if it makes you uncomfortable.

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Ignore your friend's request.

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Say yes, but don't actually do it.

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a good way to make friends?

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Gossiping about others

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Being yourself

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Showing interest in others' hobbies

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Offering help

Question 22

When exchanging contact information with someone, which of these actions is considered the least appropriate?

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Taking their picture without their consent.

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Asking for their phone number.

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Requesting their social media handle.

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Asking for their email address.

Question 23

When faced with a disagreement among friends, which approach should you adopt?

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Communicate openly and respectfully to resolve the matter.

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Avoid addressing the issue entirely.

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Engage in confrontational arguments.

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Ignore the other person's perspective.

Question 24

Which nonverbal cue might someone display when they want to make friends?

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Making eye contact

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Avoiding eye contact

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Keeping arms crossed

Question 25

The best way to start a conversation with someone you want to befriend is to:

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Say hello and introduce yourself

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Ask them for something

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Ask for their time

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Sit next to them

Question 26

A good way to avoid interrupting someone while they are speaking is to:

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Wait for a pause in the conversation

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Interrupt them to ask a question

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Raise your hand to get their attention

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Ignore what they are saying

Question 27

To show interest and active listening in what someone is saying, you can:

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Nod your head and ask questions

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Look at your phone

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Zone out

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Interrupt them frequently

Question 28

When making friends online, what's the safest way to share personal information?

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Share personal details only with people you trust.

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Share everything, because it shows you're trustworthy.

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Never share personal information online, it's too risky.

Question 29

Which idiom means to have a very close friendship where people understand each other very well?

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Hit it off

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Bury the hatchet

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Keep your cards close to your chest

Question 30

What is the most appropriate way to start a conversation with someone you don't know?

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Greet them politely and introduce yourself.

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Talk about the weather.

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Compliment them on their appearance.

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Ask them about their personal life.

Question 31

How should you ask someone for their contact information?

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Politely ask for their phone number or email address.

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Ask them for their social media handles.

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Insist on getting their full name and address.

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Don't ask; just add them on social media.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a desirable trait in a good friend?

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Selfish and untrustworthy

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Loyal and honest

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Kind and empathetic

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Caring and supportive

Question 33

What is an effective way to build a lasting friendship?

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Spending quality time together and sharing common interests.

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Buying them expensive gifts.

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Avoiding them as much as possible.

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Keeping secrets from them.

Question 34

When getting to know someone, which topic is generally a good choice for conversation?

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Hobbies and shared interests.

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Politics and religion.

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Controversial topics and gossip.

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Financial status and personal problems.

Question 35

How should you respond to a compliment?

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Say thank you and return the compliment if appropriate.

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Ignore it.

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Argue with the person giving the compliment.

Question 36

Which of the following is a positive sign that someone is interested in being your friend?

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They make eye contact and smile at you.

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They avoid you and ignore your attempts to talk to them.

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They insult you.

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They spread rumors about you.

Question 37

What is the best approach to resolving a conflict with a friend?

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Communicate openly and respectfully, listening to each other's perspectives.

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Immediately involve a third party, such as a teacher or parent.

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Avoid the person and hope the conflict goes away.

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Yell and scream at each other.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having friends?

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Increased loneliness and isolation.

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Increased joy and happiness.

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Enhanced support and sense of belonging.

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Improved mental health and well-being.

Question 39

When making friends, what is the most important thing to remember?

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Be yourself and don't try to pretend to be someone you're not.

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Try to impress others by bragging and showing off.

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Change who you are to fit in with different groups of friends.

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Only make friends with people who are exactly like you.

Question 40

What is a polite way to ask someone for their contact information?

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Excuse me, I'm [your name]. I really enjoyed talking to you. Would you mind sharing your phone number?

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Hey, what's your number? I want to text you later.

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I think you're really cool. Can you give me your email address?

Question 41

What should you do if someone is not interested in being friends with you?

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Respect their decision and move on

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Keep trying to talk to them and convince them to be your friend

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Spread rumors about them to make them unpopular

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Get angry and confront them about it

Question 42

Which of the following is a good way to make new friends?

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Join a club or activity that interests you

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Sit alone in the cafeteria every day

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Be rude to the other students to show them who's boss

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Don't talk to anyone unless they talk to you first

Question 43

What is the main purpose of making friends?

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To have fun, support each other, and learn new things

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To become popular and impress others

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To find someone to help you with schoolwork

Question 44

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good friend?

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They are trustworthy, supportive, and have similar interests

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They always agree with you and never challenge your ideas

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They are always popular and have many other friends

Question 45

What is a healthy way to deal with a conflict with a friend?

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Talk to them calmly and try to find a solution together

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Spread rumors about them to make them look bad

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Ignore them and hope the problem goes away

Question 46

Which of the following is a benefit of having a diverse group of friends?

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You learn about different cultures, perspectives, and experiences

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You can always find someone to agree with you

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You are less likely to be bullied or excluded

Question 47

What is the most important thing to keep in mind when making new friends?

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Be yourself and don't try to be someone you're not

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Only talk about your own interests and experiences

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Always be the first to talk and interrupt others

Question 48

When meeting someone new, what is the most polite way to start a conversation?

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Excuse me, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is [insert name].

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Hi, do you mind if I ask you a question?

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Listen up, I'm here to talk to you.

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Hey there, what's up?

Question 49

Which of the following is the most effective way to ask for someone's contact information?

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Could I have your email address? I'd love to keep in touch.

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Hey, give me your number.

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Can we be friends on social media?

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Where do you live?

Question 50

When trying to make a great friend, it is important to:

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Be genuine, show interest in the other person, and be a good listener.

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Only hang out in large groups.

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Talk about yourself the whole time.

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Avoid sharing personal information.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a good topic of conversation when meeting someone for the first time?

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Your personal finances

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The weather

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Hobbies and interests

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School

Question 52

Which of the following is a sign of a healthy friendship?

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Trust, respect, and mutual support

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One-sided conversations

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Constant disagreements

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Feeling drained after spending time together

Question 53

When making friends in a new place, it can be helpful to:

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Join clubs or participate in activities that interest you.

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Stay isolated and avoid social interactions.

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Only talk to people who speak the same language as you.

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Pretend to be someone you're not.

Question 54

Which of the following is an example of active listening?

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Maintaining eye contact, asking questions, and summarizing what the other person has said.

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Constantly interrupting the speaker.

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Looking at your phone while the other person is talking.

Question 55

Respecting others' boundaries when making friends means:

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Not pressuring them to share personal information or do things they don't want to do.

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Constantly checking in on them, even if they ask for space.

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Telling them everything about yourself, regardless of whether they want to know or not.

Question 56

Which of the following is a potential challenge when making friends from different cultures?

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Language barriers, cultural differences, and differing perspectives.

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Everyone is exactly the same, regardless of their culture.

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There are no challenges.

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It is impossible to make friends with people from different cultures.

Question 57

When faced with cultural differences, it is important to:

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Be tolerant and try to understand different perspectives.

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Assume that your own culture is superior.

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Avoid interacting with people from other cultures.