1.
Respect People
- Always talk to people with
respect - speak to them like you want to
be spoken to
- Think before you speak - once
the words leave your mouth, they can't ever be taken back
- Be kind in your words and
actions = words may be forgiven, but never be forgotten
2. Be
Loyal and Trustworthy
- Be a person that can always
be counted on to do the right thing
- Never do anything to betray
that trust
- Always be honest, and
always temper your honesty with kindness.
- If you don't have trust in
a relationship, you don't have anything to build on.
"A
friend is one who walks in when others walk out" ~~ Walter Winchell
3. Put Others First – Be a Friend
- Put the needs of others first to show how much
you care, and how important that relationship is to you.
- By showing a genuine
interest in others, you show yourself a friend, and gain loyal, lifelong
friends to yourself.
4. Don't Try and Be Someone You're not
- Always strive to be your
best self, but never try and be someone you're not.
- Relationships built upon
lies and distortions will never stand.
- Real friends are honest and
upfront with each other.
- If you want to have a real friend, then be a
real friend - Part of being a real friend is being yourself.
- If you want to impress
someone, impress them with your kindness and friendship.
- This act might cause more
hurt, resentment, or weakening of friendships.
- No one wants to be taken
for granted.
- Be forgiving
- Not holding grudges.
- Being around people who are
positive and encouraging - It brings out the best in you and causes you to be
positive and encourage to others.
- When someone you care about
is down and hurting, you getting depressed with them will do nothing to help -
show compassion, be empathetic, and let them know you're there for them.
- Lift them up - help them to
see some of the wonderful things about themselves and their life.
