How to Make Friends 2

A year ago exactly, I wrote a post inspired by a dear friend, Deborah Lawrence, about how to make friends. This past weekend I read a “Top Ten Things to Say to Make Friends” list written by a cherished family friend, Zoie. Zoie has many talents—she is a communicator, a community-maker, a leader (her school paper recently published an article about Zoie titled, “A New Leader Arrives”), and a very good friend to many. She listens deeply, answers every text within minutes, speaks out with courage, and is an unwavering, undaunted, supporter of the successes of others. A true friend. With her permission, I publish her list here.

Top Ten Things to Say to Make Friends:

1. I would love to be friends with you. 

2. Do you wanna join us? 

3. Tell me more about that.

4. I believe in you.

5. I saved you a seat.

6. This song reminds me of you.

7. Want to go for a walk?  

8. How can I help?  

9. Have you eaten? 

10. Can I give you a ride home?   

I was weepy at #1. Why not just announce what we want? Thank you, Zoie!

This week, let’s all see what happens when we use a few of these prompts from Zoie. Let me know how it goes.