๐ Topic Summary
Healthy communication in friendships means talking and listening in ways that are kind, respectful, and honest. It's about expressing your feelings and needs clearly, while also understanding and respecting your friend's feelings and needs. Good communication helps prevent misunderstandings, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, more supportive friendships. Learning these skills now will benefit you throughout your life! ๐ค
๐ฃ๏ธ Part A: Vocabulary
Match each word with its correct definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Empathy |
A. Being truthful and sincere |
| 2. Respect |
B. Understanding and sharing the feelings of another |
| 3. Honesty |
C. Telling someone you heard them |
| 4. Active Listening |
D. Showing that you value someone's opinions and feelings |
| 5. Compromise |
E. An agreement where everyone gives up something |
Answer Key: 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C, 5-E
๐ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words below to fill in the blanks in the paragraph.
Words: feelings, communicate, listen, important, respect
It's ______________ to ______________ our ______________ clearly and ______________ to our friends. We need to show ______________ for what they say, even if we don't always agree.
Answer: important, communicate, feelings, listen, respect
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about a time when you had a misunderstanding with a friend. What could you have done differently to communicate more effectively and avoid the misunderstanding?