THE ABC OF FRIENDSHIP

TheABC's of Friendship


A lways be honest.

B e there when they need you, .

C heer them on; we all need encouragement now and then.

D on't look for their faults, even if you have none.

E ncourage their dreams;

F orgive them; you just MAY do something wrong sometime.

G et together often; misery loves company, so does glee.

H ave faith in them; the human animal is remarkable.

I nclude them; you may need to be included sometime

J ust be there when they need you.

K now when they need a hug..... and couldn't you use one?

L ove them unconditionally; that is the ONLY condition.

M ake them feel special, because aren't we ALL special?

N ever forget them; who wants to feel forgotten?

O ffer to help, and know when "No thanks" is just politeness

P raise them honestly and openly.

Q uietly disagree; noisy NO's make enemies.

R eally listen; a friendly ear is a soothing balm.

S ay you're sorry; don't let them assume it.

T alk frequently; communication is important.

U se good judgment.

V erbalize your feelings!

W ish them luck, hopefully good!

X amine your motives before you "help" out.

Y our words count; use them wisely.

Z ip your lips when told a secret