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Friends: Comprehension

The document discusses the nature of friendship and whether it is better to have many friends or just a few close ones. It notes that some say "a friend can't be known in prosperity," implying that true friends only reveal themselves during difficult times. However, others point to unexpected support received from unlikely friends during serious crises. So the question of what constitutes a genuine friendship can be debated, as friendship may involve mere social convenience for some but a true commitment for others.

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Friends: Comprehension

The document discusses the nature of friendship and whether it is better to have many friends or just a few close ones. It notes that some say "a friend can't be known in prosperity," implying that true friends only reveal themselves during difficult times. However, others point to unexpected support received from unlikely friends during serious crises. So the question of what constitutes a genuine friendship can be debated, as friendship may involve mere social convenience for some but a true commitment for others.

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FRIENDS

How many friends do you have? Which do you think is better, having many
friends or just a few very close ones? Do you think your friends would stay with
you if you were in trouble? You know people say, “A friend can’t be known in
prosperity.” A lot of those who say this claim that their conclusion is based on
personal experience of losing a supposed friend when they were in a difficult
situation. If so, it seems friendship is more a matter of social convenience than
character or shared interest. However, others can point to unexpected support
during a serious crisis from someone whom they did not expect to be a good
friend. So I guess the question of friendship can cut both ways: in some cases it
is mere lip service and in others it is a genuine commitment.

COMPREHENSION
1. Why do you suppose “a friend can’t be known in prosperity”?

2. Who is most likely to say that?

3. Are any counter-examples given? If so, what?

EXPRESS YOURSELF
1. Why do people need to make friends?

2. Is it okay for your spouse to have friends of the opposite sex?

3. How did you meet your best friend?

4. What usually causes trouble between friends?

5. What is the most important thing in maintaining a harmonious friendship?

6. Do you believe the saying “Out sight out , out of mind”?

7. What’s the difference between having male and female friends?

8. What’s the difference between the friends you made in elementary, middle
and high school, and college?

9. Do you tell your friends everything about your private life?

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