Maintaining Friendships Quiz

What is a common challenge in maintaining friendships during major life changes?

• Friends have more time together.

• Friends often grow apart.

• Friends live closer together.

• Friends become more similar.

According to sociologists, which factor is NOT necessary for making good friends?

• Comfort in confiding

• Frequency of interaction

• Having the same hobbies

• Geographical closeness

What is the first step in the four-step method to maintain friendships?

• Share secrets

• Travel together

• Communicate

• Send gifts

What does the acronym SP stand for in maintaining friendships?

• Share, Play, Engage

• Smile, Praise, Encourage

• Speak, Post, Email

• See, Phone, Email

What should you do if you want to reach out but don't know how to start a conversation?

• Ask for a favor

• Share a joke

• Send a you greeting

• Send a gift

Why is it important not to be too hard on your friends?

• They never change.

• They are always right.

• People change over time.

• They are always available.

What should you focus on when you notice differences with your friend?

• Their new friends

• Their new hobbies

• The differences

• Shared experiences

What is a good opportunity to reconnect with friends?

• Everyday meetings

• Big events like reunions

• Random phone calls

• Sending emails

What is a benefit of inviting friends to large gatherings?

• It avoids any interaction.

• It creates awkwardness.

• It helps to reconnect.

• It shows off your new friends.

What is the most important thing in maintaining friendships according to the recap?

• Exchanging gifts

• Posting on social media

• Showing up and hanging out in person

• Sending frequent emails