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3.16. A) Do the quiz to see whether you are a good socializer.

b) Work with a partner and discuss any of the questions below which may prove interesting.

re you a Good Socializer

Answer these questions.

  1. When you are introduced to a stranger, do you normally become tense?

  2. Do you try to be the centre of attention of groups?

  3. Do you consider yourself a successful person, socially speaking?

  4. Do you find it difficult to demonstrate in public some of your personal skills (such as telling jokes, dancing, singing ...)?

  5. Do you have problems when speaking in public?

  6. Are you happy/satisfied with your own image?

  7. Would you eat alone in a crowded restaurant?

  8. Do you feel quite skilled at socializing?

  9. Do you accept praise gracefully and naturally?

  10. During meetings/encounters with strangers, do you listen more than speak?

  11. Do you show your feelings to friends you don't know very well yet?

  12. Do you go red when someone shouts at you in public?

  13. Do you feel inferior when introduced to an important person?

  14. Do you often think that your contributions to a debate can be relevant?

  15. When you are going to be presented in public, do you sweat, shake a bit, and feel insecure ?

  16. Would you be able to imitate a famous person?

Calculate your score.

  • If you said YES to questions 1, 5, 10, 12, 13 and 15, give yourself a point for each YES.

  • If you said NO to questions 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14 and 16, give yourself a point for each NO.

Interpretation of the score:

  • If you scored less than 6, your ability to make friends is acceptable.

  • Between 6 and 10, you have/have had difficulty relating to other people socially.

  • More than 10 points, new situations and getting to know new people is hard for you.

3.17. A) Read the text and think of a title for it.

b) What are the main aspects of friendship discussed in the text?

c) Sum up the contents of the text in 5 sentences and present them to class.

d) Answer the questions after the text.

There is nothing in the whole world, Lord, like having one true, enjoyable, understanding friend. No one is ever so lonely when he doesn’t have a friend. To find one, all you have to do is to go out and help somebody. Now and then say to a friend, “I love you”. Those words weren’t meant only fro sweethearts. They are just as significant, beautiful and life-enhancing when said to a dear friend. A true test of friendship: If you died, which of your friends would you trust to clean out your drawers? When I talk, my friend listens. When my friend talks, I listen. That’s one of the reasons we’re friends. Friends are like bracelets charms. If you truly love and enjoy your friends, they are part of the golden circle that makes life good. If you want more friends, smile more! I’ve never known anyone who smiled a lot who didn’t have a lot of friends. Friends are too precious to lose – even when they disappoint us. Lord, help me to forgive this friend – it is only because I need and love her. (And because I’d want her to forgive me!) Friends are worth forgiving. The heart has many doors, of which friendship is but one. Don’t be too quick to bolt them.

Questions:

1. What ways of making friends do you know? Are they different from those described in the text? How often do you say “I love you” to your friends?

2. Think of the test of friendship mentioned in the text. Would any of your friends stand the test? Describe his/her qualities.

3. Are friends really worth forgiving? Do you forgive your friends? Are there any reasons why you may never forgive your friend?

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