Online Friendships and Safety Awareness

The video discusses the dynamics of online friendships, highlighting both the benefits and risks. It emphasizes the ease of connecting with others online, especially for those in smaller communities or with shared interests. However, it also warns about the potential dangers, such as fake identities and the difficulty of conveying emotions. Trust and safety are crucial, and users should be cautious about sharing personal information. The video concludes by noting the differences between online and real-life friendships, stressing the importance of maintaining a balance.

Why is it important to be cautious when making friends online?

• Because it is illegal to make friends online

• Because online friendships are not real

• Because people can misrepresent themselves

• Because online friends are always trustworthy

What is one benefit of online friendships?

• They are always more genuine than real-life friendships

• They allow for immediate connection and communication

• They require less effort to maintain

• They are always safer than real-life friendships

How can online interactions help people who feel anxious in face-to-face conversations?

• By providing a platform to argue with others

• By ensuring they never have to meet anyone in real life

• By allowing them to avoid conversations altogether

• By making it easier to express themselves behind a screen

Why might someone feel more comfortable talking online than face-to-face?

• Because they can avoid all social interactions

• Because they can see the other person's emotions

• Because they can think over their responses

• Because they never have to communicate

What is an Internet Best Friend (IBF)?

• A friend you meet online and have met in real life

• A friend you only communicate with through letters

• A friend you meet online and have never met in real life

• A friend you meet in real life and then connect with online

Why is trust important in online friendships?

• Because it allows you to meet them in real life

• Because it guarantees the other person is real

• Because it helps in building genuine connections

• Because it ensures you can share your passwords

How can online friendships be different from real-life friendships?

• They are always less meaningful

• They allow for more edited and controlled communication

• They are always more genuine

• They require face-to-face meetings

What should you avoid sharing with online friends?

• Your favorite movies

• Your hobbies

• Your full name and address

• Your favorite color

What is a potential risk of talking to strangers online?

• They might introduce you to new hobbies

• They might help you with your homework

• They might have an ulterior motive

• They might become your best friend

What is one way to ensure safety while making friends online?

• Only talk to people who are friends of your friends

• Share your personal details immediately

• Trust everyone you meet online

• Meet them in person as soon as possible