Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don't give friendship back. That is why some friendships don't last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat(对待) your friend in the way you want your friend to treat you.
Being honest is the start of a good friendship. If you don't tell the truth, people will usually find out. Then you may lose your friend's trust.
Generosity(慷慨) means sharing. You don't have to give your lunch money or your clothes, but you have to learn how to share things you enjoy—like your hobbies and interests. These can be meaningful to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. Then your friend can know you better.
Everyone needs to help with a problem. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve You must try to put yourself in your friend's place so that you can understand the problem better.
But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friendships, you must practice being honest, generous and understanding.
A. So to be a friend, you must listen and understand. B. Friends must be able to trust each other. C. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be true; be generous (慷慨的); be understanding. D. No two friendships are ever exactly alike(十分相似的). E. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. |