Session 2: How to Make Friends! · Every friendship is different Trust & Respect are the two...

Session 2: How to Make Friends!

Let’s Review! Real You Chart: O Were the more/less things you could control?

Gratitude Journal: O How did it make you feel?

Shoe Art: O What shoe are you?

Introducing Yourself

Put out your hand, look the person in the eyes and say,

“Hi! My name is ___. What’s your name?”

“Nice to meet you!” Take it further: Ask a question or make a comment about the situation.

The Art of Conversation The key to a good conversation is to use both I’s…

Be Interested & Interesting!

A good conversation is Like a game of catch!

The Next Level: New Friends

Friendships don’t just happen! It takes a bit of effort, especially to make the first “move”.

Making a new friend can be a bit awkward at first… Don’t come across too strong, but don’t act like you don’t care.

Step 1 Be real.

Step 2 Find something in common.

“Do you have a sister? ME TOO!” Step 3 Ask them to hang out & have an idea in mind.

“Hey, wanna go on the monkey bars?” Step 4 It’s their turn, so just be patient.

Something in Common

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The Next Level: New Friends

Let the Friendship Grow

Friends are flowers in the garden

of life.

Put Yourself Out There

Friendology Mixer Remember, be true to who you are and find one thing in common.

Ask questions. Be both interested & interesting !

The 4 Friendship Facts

Let’s learn the foundation of friendship through the 4 Friendship Facts!

Here’s what’s normal in a friendship!

Friendship Fact #1 No friendship (relationship) is perfect.

Friendship Fact #2 Every friendship is different.

Friendship Fact #3 Trust & Respect are the two most important qualities of a friendship.

Friendship Fact #4 Friendships change… and that’s OK!

The 4 Friendship Facts

No friendship (relationship) is perfect

Every friendship is different

Trust & Respect are the two most important qualities of a friendship

Friendships change… and that’s OK!

Friendology Project

U Personal Experiment: Lunch Mate Invite a new friend to have lunch with you. Get to know your new friend!

U Continue on your Shoe Art Look into your “sole”