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Meech esau issue 07 Friends é | “cut both ways : have or result in advantages 2s well as disadvantages ‘ow many friends do you have? Which do you think is Ane 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. Ifo. 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 1 guess the question of friendship can cnt both ways: in some cases it is mere lip service* and in others it is genuine commitment “lip service: insnicere claims of fiendstip, admiration, support etc. “commitment :& strong oF fm belie shown by one’s actons; loyaty art Comprehension 1. Why do you suppose “a friend can't be known in prosperity 2. Who is most likely to ss 3. Are any counter-example Express Yourself Gus. 1. Why do people need to make friends? yP% 2. Isit okay for your spouse to have friends of the opposite sex? 3. How did you mect your best friend? 4. What usually causes trouble between friends 3. What is the most important thing in maintaining a harmo- nious friendship? 6. Do you believe the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind"? 7. What’ 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? -scounter- "a prefix that mears “conrary” o “opposite Cate (oll cle a A tea Opinion Samples Bib- 1. Friendship often tums sour because of money problems. P People think it’ okay to lend money to a friend, but when they ry to get the money back they become estranged. My point is this: “Lend money to your friend if you want to lose them | both.” 2. As in marriage, understanding is the most important thing in friendship. Having a friend means that you may often | be angry, hurt, even disappointed by your friend. Whenever you are in such a situation, you must be “ready” to understand | your friend, however. If not, the friendship will break up | sooner than later. Without understanding, you can't overcome the ups and downst of any relationship. “turn sour? become es¥anged, unriendy or pleasent “ups and downs : perode af good and bad luck or epiits Useful Expressions Eons) Warm friends often freeze up* at the mention of cash. 2. A friend that isn't in need is a friend indeed. 3. The best recipe for making friends is to be one yourself 4. Having money and friends is easy. Having friends and no money is an accomplishment 5. Time separates the best of friends, but so does money-and marriage. A good friend is one who can tell you all his problems-but doesn't The more arguments you win, the fewer friends you'll have. iendship is like money~easier made than kept Blessed are our enemies, for they tell us the truth when our friends flauer us, 10. You can win more friends with your ears than with your mouth, -freeze up | unable to move function, & perfor because of ne-vousness

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