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Advice from Girls
Here’s what real girls had to say about making new friends:
“Walk up to someone who is alone, not
with a group of friends. She will be
glad someone is talking to her!”
SARAH, AGE 10
“Making friends is a lot like doing a
jigsaw puzzle. Some people fit in a
certain place and others don’t.
Just don’t try to force it.”
RYAN, AGE 14
“I try my best to be kind, honest,
and loyal. Then I just trust
that friendships will happen,
and so far they have.”
ELIZABETH, AGE 11
“I sit back and watch people
for a while. If they seem nice
from a distance, then I start
talking to them.”
NATALIE, AGE 9
“I love to laugh. I try to
meet people who have a
good sense of humor.”
COURTNEY, AGE 13
“ Don’t judge people by what
other people say about them.
Get to know them, and then
decide for yourself!”
SAM, AGE 13
“The number one thing about making
friends is to be yourself. Don’t try to be
someone you’re not. People won’t respect
you if they think you’re a faker.”
AMANDA, AGE 13
Trying Too Hard
When it comes to making and keeping friends, one thing that doesn’t work
is clinging. Friendships can end fast when one girl feels overwhelmed by
the other. In other words, don’t try too hard!
What
rates
high
on
the
cling-o
-meter?
cling-o-meter rating:
You meet your new friend
on Monday. On Wednesday,
you ask her to be your best
friend.
When friendships are new, it’s
important to let them grow
naturally. Don’t rush into making
the friendship more than it is.
For now, just focus on getting to
know your friend better.
You’ve been friends for
a few months. For four
weeks in a row, you’ve
spent your allowance on
presents for your new
friend.
Careful. Your presents may
make your friend feel too
much pressure, and that
could change an otherwise
good friendship. Also, you
won’t know whether your
friend likes you for you or
for all the gifts you give her.
So cool it on the spending,
and think of other ways to
let your friend know you
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