Discuss strategies for building new friendships and maintaining ...

[Kikoku]

Discuss strategies for building new friendships and maintaining old ones.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Having or adopting children can produce dramatic changes in your life. Discuss five important things to consider when thinking about becoming a parent.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Ways to build friendships:
 Don't be embarrassed if you need to ask for a name a second time.
 Compliment.
 Offer comments about a situation.
 Keep your door open.
 Make an effort to get to know people, stay back and talk to classmates, join groups.
 Get to know the people in charge who could help you connect to others around you
Ways to maintain friendships:
 Understand that you and your old friends are going through changes.
 Avoid dominating a conversation with too much information about your new friends and activities.
 Keep in touch.
 Don't be afraid to re-connect if you have lost touch for some time.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Any five of the following:
 Changes in your relationship
 Changes in your relationships with family and friends
 Having less time for yourself
 Health issues
 Financial issues
 Changes in your home environment
 Childcare arrangements
 Division of labor with your partner
 Parenting styles

[Kikoku]

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