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What have social scientists discovered about the process of making friends?
What have social scientists discovered about the process of making friends?
It is a complex process that can be learned.
What is one important tip for turning acquaintances into lasting friends?
What is one important tip for turning acquaintances into lasting friends?
Show an interest in their lives, ask questions, and listen to their answers.
How should one react when a mistake or misunderstanding occurs in a friendship?
How should one react when a mistake or misunderstanding occurs in a friendship?
Offer an honest apology and make an effort not to repeat the mistake.
What are the two opposite ways of behaving that can harm a friendship when making arrangements?
What are the two opposite ways of behaving that can harm a friendship when making arrangements?
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Why is it important to show an interest in the lives of acquaintances?
Why is it important to show an interest in the lives of acquaintances?
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What is the recommended way to react when something goes wrong in a friendship?
What is the recommended way to react when something goes wrong in a friendship?
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How can being too particular about arrangements harm a friendship?
How can being too particular about arrangements harm a friendship?
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What is the significance of listening to the answers of acquaintances' questions?
What is the significance of listening to the answers of acquaintances' questions?
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Why is making an effort not to repeat mistakes important in a friendship?
Why is making an effort not to repeat mistakes important in a friendship?
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How can asking questions help in turning acquaintances into lasting friends?
How can asking questions help in turning acquaintances into lasting friends?
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What is the potential outcome of forcing the other person to make all the decisions in a friendship?
What is the potential outcome of forcing the other person to make all the decisions in a friendship?
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Why is it advised not to get too personal too quickly when asking questions?
Why is it advised not to get too personal too quickly when asking questions?
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What should be the focus when making arrangements in a friendship?
What should be the focus when making arrangements in a friendship?
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How do honest apologies contribute to the strength of a friendship?
How do honest apologies contribute to the strength of a friendship?
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