交友 Tips on maintaining friendships (抄自theStar newspaper 26.4.2009)
1. Have no conditions or strings attached in your friendship.
2. Be honest and trustworthy.
3. Be reliable and a good listener.
4. Smile and make eye contact during a conversation.
5. Show interest in the well-being of your friend and offer companionship.
6. Share challenges and joy and offer a shoulder to lean on when life is difficult.
7. Forgive each other as mistakes are bound to happen.
8. Do not hold grudges as they can ruin friendships.
9. Invest time and energy in your friendship and make it a commitment.
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