FRIENDSHIP There are many valuable things in life, but friendship may be one of the most important. To live life without the experience of friendship, is life without living. Human interaction is a necessity to survival, but developed friendships are essential to the successful well being of anyone. Based upon Webster's Dictionary, the definition of a friend is, "A person whom one knows, likes and trusts." But to all, Friendship has no defined terminology. The definition of a friend, and friendship, is based upon one's own notions. Many people look for different characteristics in friends, things that may be common in nature. There are many different types of friends that one wants or needs. There are Five different categories for these friends. It is best in nature to recognize and appreciate various kinds of friends. The first type of friend in the friendship is an acquaintance. This is the beginning to all basics, and deeper friendships. This is the person with whom, is only known on a pure, and basic level. The insight to this person's life, is merely an observation from a person's perception. Usually, these are the types of friends that a person may meet in school

In the foundation of life long friendship, tears will be shed and the bond developed between two individuals is one of the closest relationships one can have. Finally, the last type of friend is a Significant other, many would argue with this, but actually it is a bond or form of friendship. Secrets are kept and smiles are a natural part of the relationship. It is developed and formed at a partnership

Listening page 4

Andrea

Man: so have you seen Andrea lately?

Woman: Yeah I see her pretty often. We work together at Cafe Latte.

Man: how's she doing? I've been meaning to call her.

Woman: to be honest I've always thought she was a little difficult but these days I find her impossible

Man: what do you mean?

Woman: you know how she is. She has such strong ideas about everything and if you don't agree with her she lets you know what she thinks of you.

Man: yes that's true but that's why we love her right?

Woman: I guess so. But she's changed a lot since she started college. She talks about herself all the time and she always manages to mention how good she is at everything she does.

Man: maybe I won't call her after all.

 

 

James

Woman: are you going to James's party on Saturday?

Man: of course. James always gives the best parties and there are always lots of interesting new people to meet.

Woman: it's true. I don't know where he manages to find theme all.

Man: you know what he's like. He makes friends very easily. He really likes talking to people and he loves inviting people over.

Woman: he invited me for dinner last Saturday what a feast.

Man: yeah he's a great cook too.

Woman: after dinner I offered to help clean up and he told me not to worry about it. He said he'd take care of it later. He was like it's nothing no big deal.

Man: yep that sounds like James

Mr. Johnson

Woman1: have you met the new apartment manager?

Woman2: Mr. Johnson? Yeah I met him last week he's a little strange.

Woman1: yeah he is. I'm not sure I like him. He's hard to predict. Sometimes he's pretty cheerful and talkative and the next day he doesn't even say hello. I think he must have personal problems or something.

Woman2: I think you're right and have you noticed that half the time when he says he's going to do something he never actually does it? He told me three times he'd come to fix the light in my kitchen and he still hasn't done it.

Rest of conversation page 2

Chris: So, what's the verdict? What did you think of Bob?

Kim: I was worried at first especially when I saw that he rode a huge motorcycle.  I thought he might turn out to be one of those guys who is into heavy metal music and stuff like that. You know what I mean?

Chris: But he's just a regular kind of guy, right?

Kim: Yeah, we got along really well

Chris: I knew you'd like him.

Kim: Yeah, I do. And he's really funny. He had me laughing hysterically at the coffee shop, remember? I think the people sitting next to us thought we were crazy.

Chris: So are you two going to get together again?

Kim: Definitely. In fact we're going to the party together.

Chris: That's great