Hello! We're reading Of Mice and Men in our English class right now. Later in the year, another English class will also read the novella and we will be able to connect through our blogs about the book and our ideas about it.
BLOGGING LIST:
1/9/12: What are the qualities of a good friend? What are the qualities of a bad friend? Write about a person or different people who have been supportive of you, either through out your life or for just one phase of it. How did they help you? What did you learn from them? How do you support them? (Write at least three paragraphs and remember, this will be published to the web, so check your spelling and grammar.)
After you post your blog, comment on at least three classmates' blogs. Keep it positive and clean. (Remember, this is being published to the web).
The qualities of a good friend are loyal, trustworthiness,and mutual respect. You agree to disagree, and are open-minded to each other's opinions. A bad friend always tends to use you, break your trust, and treats you horribly. Well i have a few friends who have supported me. They give me advice and encouragement when needed. I learned that if you try to enjoy the little things in life you'll probably end up happier. I support them by offering advice and different vantage points of certain situations.
ReplyDeletequalities of a good friend are loyality, trustworthiness and someone who shows mutual respect. Qualities of a bad friend is someone you cant trust, and someone who is disrespectful
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ReplyDeleteThe qualities of a good friend should be, trustworthy, hopeful, supportive, and respectful. A good friend should always have your back and is someone you can do anything with and not be afraid to be you. Even when you change they should stick with you until the end and even when things are bad, they stick around for you. These are some characteristics of a good friend.
A bad friend, is no friend at all, but would be categorized as, rude, letting down, promise breaker, and secret teller, and is not loyal at all. They will call you out, make your fears come alive and bully you. This is no friend and should not be label as "bad friend" this is an enemy, or an associate that bothers you. A bad friend is someone you do not need in your life.
People in my life that are supportive? There are none. I don't need support. I help myself and learn from myself, and support myself. I like to do things on my own and tell no one anything. It's simple and easy, and there are no worries. I don't trust people anyways. :)
A good friend is someone who is supportive, trustworthy, and loyal. A bad friend is none of the above. They are only around for convience and not to truly be a friend. Someone who is very supportive is my grandmother she doesnt always agree with everything I say or believe but she helps me get through it. I learn lots of life lessons from my grandmother.
ReplyDeleteThe qualities of a good friend is loyalty, honesty, kindness, and accepting. They allow for a positive interaction between people. The qualities of a bad friend would be the invert of them, back-stabbing, dis-trust, and rejection. They can create a level of isolation that can ensnare someone in a state of loneliness and keep someone going back to bad friends to try and cope with the loneliness.
ReplyDeleteThrough out life there are many people that you interact with that can influence your life in a positive or negative way. Some of the people that have helped me would have to be the friends that I have made over skype. When I'm not able to talk to anyone in real life, I can always get on my computer and talk to someone, having access to this, I'm able to cope with a constant loneliness.
A friend is someone who can be there for you. A true friend is someone who will be there for you no matter what, and always try to help you out, even if they can't.
a good friendship unconditional love from both sides.Then no matter what happens you will still be friends.
ReplyDeletea bad friend are he/she being jelous, selfish, mean, lies to you, is critical of you, and encourages you to do bad things
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ReplyDeleteThe qualities of a good friend vary from person to person. But there are common qualities such as loyalty,respect, and trustworthiness. Likewise, a bad friend would have negative qualities such as; irresponsible, disrespectful, and manipulative. My family has supported me for all of my life and they continue to today. It has helped me get through dark and rough times throughout my life.
ReplyDeleteI've learned that not every obstacle in life can be overcome on your own. Sometimes you need a helping hand to get through. It doesn't mean you are weak or cowardly, it means that your not afraid to accept help if its offered.
The qualities of a good friend are different for different people, but for me they would be loyalty, trust, respect, and overall enjoyment of the other person. Someone who is a bad friend would badmouth you, desert you, and just in general disrespect you. Throughout the recent past few years I've had a few friends that have supported me.
ReplyDeleteThe way in which they supported me was in giving me encouragement and advice about huge conflicts in my life and ways to handle them. I learned how to respectfully disagree with people and that there were people who were kind and willing to help me.
I've tried to support them similarly by showing them ideas they've never thought of in responding to their problems with themselves and with other people.
It very dieeicult to find a friend whose qualities will please you, but everyone has good and bad qualities. you should try to acceot and umderstand them. i think an important quality is to be tolerant and good listener. a bad quality is the opposite of those two.
ReplyDeleteGood friends are supportive and understanding. They are respectful and honest. Selfish, dishonest, and unsympathetic people make poor friends. You can tell the difference because the good friends will be beating down the bad ones in your defense. Hopefully your good friends will be the ones without bloody noses. Figuratively, of course.
ReplyDeleteMy friends have helped me by giving me advice when I've gone through difficult situations. Also, hanging out with them and having fun can make me feel better. I like to talk about mutual interests and to learn new things from them.
With my friends I try to be encouraging. I also try to give good advice. According to Writer, she likes getting "constructive criticism" from me. Not sure why she enjoys that, but hey...
I have occasionally beaten down the bad friends of my friends. Figuratively, of course.
I believe that the qualities of a good friend are simple, they should have a positive attitude, a good sense of humor, and an even better sense of loyalty. Loyalty is a huge part of building any type of relationship with a person, it makes them feel safe and when a person feels safe, they generally tend to be more open with you. And being open with someone, sharing private topics and the like, is what turns an acquaintance into a solid friend. On the exact opposite side of that are the qualities of a “bad” friend, most of which have something to do with a breach in private matters which can lead to quite a lot of explaining or, usually just generally injured feelings. With the book Of Mice and Men Lennie has built up a strong bond with George, this leads to that extreme sense of loyalty that they share, like an owner and an animal, lennie can follow what George says because he has that profound trust in him. As for the people who have supported me in my life, or rather a phase of my life, there are many. I couldn’t just select one to speak of without feeling that I had “left the others out” So here are some of the people who have helped me in my life, My family, although we fight bitterly we share a trust that only blood can forge, so it’s a soft place to land if all of my supports crack and splinter. My girlfriend, whether its just a hug, or a small sentiment in txt it’s always nice to have constant motivation throughout your day. And finally my friends, a large support network of friends is always great in life, I use my friends for guidance and support every day, so I’d say that’s pretty important to me. I support all of my supports by returning the kindness that they pay me on a daily basis, honestly it’s that simple.
ReplyDeleteA great friend is a person who is dependable. They are always present when you need them the most. They aren't afraid to be there for you. Another great quality of a good friend is that they are the ones that know you the best. They know what makes you smile and they know what makes you cry.
ReplyDeleteIf a person is labeled as a 'bad friend' then they are not a friend in the first place. Friends are supposed to be amiable, not people who make you sick to your stomach.
a good friend is there for you when you need them.they help you when your in need.a bad friend leaves you lying in a ditch while your broken and bleeding.someone who helped me through many things is nykell,he kept me in line when i needed it and he managed to cheer me up when i was in a bad mood,and when he needed help i didnt say no. but its hard to say no to a friend in need
ReplyDeleteA Good friend is someone who is genuine,loyal,understanding,loving,trustworthy & Positive.Having Good and positive people as friends can cut out alot of drama and sideline lies. Having a good friend is hard to find.Having A Bad friend is easy to spot out if you have a good friend there deceiving,Not trustworthy, And could careless about you.Most of the time there negative too. In My Life The Most Supportive person is my bestfriend. Having a good support system in your life can really effect you as a person,Help Your decision Making,&outlook on life in tough situations. She Helps me when i feel like i dont have anyone to run to.She like a sister to me.Its nice to have somebody to call on.Its Helps to have someone to talk to and to give you good advice.I Learned alot from her overtime that life shouldn't be taken so seriously and sometimes its okay not to want to talk about things and not to let anyone make me loose my cool. I Support Her By being her support system too when every she need me im there, im happy with the type of friendship that we have. there's been may times where she didn't have anyone to turn too and vice versa. so i support her as much as she supports me. Even through some "friends" may change like the weather its good to have 1.
ReplyDelete"Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." -Muhammad Ali*
The qualities of a good friend are Loyalty, trustworthy, and respectful. A bad friend is someone that breaks your trust and treats you bad most of the times. A lot of my friends are good friends they had help me when I went thru bad things or when i really feel sad they mostly hug me and give me advices. I have learned a lot from them. When they need my help i help them just like they do. When i need them they are here and when they need me i am always there.
ReplyDeleteA good friend is one who is there when u need him, is trustworthy and supports you in your decisions once there in the right. A bad friend is one that you cannot trust, is not there for you all the time and does not correct you when you do something wrong and basically don't care about you or your life
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ReplyDeleteThe qualities of a good friend are loyal, trustworthy, and respectful. Always there when they're needed and also when they are not. The qualities of a bad friend are untrustworthy and disloyal. They are absent when needed and doesn't support you, or your decisions.
ReplyDeleteMy bestfriend and my mother are two very loyal and supportive people in my life. They're always around when I need to talk, and always offer their advice whether I want to hear it or not. They taught/teach me that loyalty is the base of every relationship, whether it's a friendship or a relationship with family members and/or a significant other. Without them I wouldn't know who to confide in and I think I would keep everything bottled in which can later destroy me internally and externally. I am thankful for them, and I give thanks for my mother, my bestfriend, and the rest of my family members everyday.
Qualities of a good friend is someone who is loyal, supportive, trustworthy and a friend who is always there. A good friend helps you with your problems and is a shoulder to cry on when you need them. A good friend never lets you go overboard and is a barrier for whats right and wrong.
ReplyDeleteQualities of a bad friend are someone who is unfaithful, a backstabber, and "fake". A fake friend would be a person who sticks with you through the good but once its gets bad the leave you in a blink of an eye. A bad friend will do the crime with you but not the punishment.
Many of my friends have help me through a lot. They give me advice and help me to get over so many problems. My friends always stick by me and have never, ever let me down! What I learn from them is not to give up on my self and to be a better person and help others back. We help each other and that is what keeps us together. I support them with their decisions and help them with their issues.
Good friends stick by you bad friend don't.
a good friend is loyal, trustworthy, caring, and will always be there for you. a good friend helps you through your, darkest hour, and your friend can help you decipher the bad and good ideas and will prevent you from falling off the cliff.
ReplyDeleteA bad friend is someone who doesnt care, ignores you all the time, and doesnt care about anyone elses problems, only there with you when they want to be. will do bad things with you but will blame you for all of it, will ignore you if you bore them and will badmouth you when they arent there.
i have friends that have been supportive, cared about my well being, given me advice, hung out with me and been loyal. friends have been there for me since i came to this school.
i have learned to never give up, and never hide in the shadows form society. and never accept defeat
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ReplyDeleteTo me trusworthy, loyalty and very supportive. those a the qualities of a good friend. when they a trustworthy they are able to keep your secets, they wont take anything thats yours. when a person i sloyal they do what they said they going to do and if they cant thay will let you know. when they are supportive they support you in every thing you do.
ReplyDeleteA Good Friend is someone that is always there for you when ever you need them and always has your back & when you are down they will do anything to pick you back up. Like My Bestfriend, He has always been there for me since i have known him when i need him he is always there to talk to and make me feel better. when i have family problems or anything with school or friends he is always there helping me out.what i learn from him is that i will never find anyone else like my bestfriend. How i support him is when ever he needs me i am always there to help him and do the best to make stuff better ! :)
ReplyDeletethe qualities of a good friend is a person that wont turn on you when things arnt ging the way they want it to... someone that will help you out and give you what you dont have when they have it a dont have a use for it. When they hear someone talking bout you they will stick up for you and nt let them continue to put you down.
ReplyDeleteTo me being trustworthy, loyal, and supportive are the best qualities that a good friend could have. If your friend is trustworthy, you can trust them with almost anything. You can tell them your personal and deepest darkest secrets and you can trust them in that they won't tell anyone what was said. Being loyal is a good quality of a good friend because it makes you believe that they will always be there in your time of need. Being supportive is also a good quality of a good friend because it makes you feel like you can always look to them for support when you have problems, or your family is not available.
ReplyDeleteBeing jealous, and self-centered are the worse qualities a friend could have. If your friend is a jealous person, they might become jealous of you. And when they become jealous of you it may cause them to act out in ways that they normally would not. For example, if you get an accomplishment that is better than your friend, then they would try to criticize you and hurt you mentally. Being self-centered is a bad quality in a friend because if all they care about is themselves then what makes you think they care about you? There is a very little chance that they will care about or for you.
My x-coach,Mr.Wise, supported me my whole 2010 wrestling career. He led me to win 53 matches that year. He even supported me by being there and cheering me on in my off-season career. He taught me that even when a friend says they don't need you, they may. so it is always good to be there for a friend even when they do not ask you to. I support my coach by becoming a better wrestler and giving him recognition for all of my wins and losses.
I believe the qualities of a good friend is trustworthy, kind, lovable, supportive, dedicated, respectful, give good advice, and they have a good sense of humor. The qualities of a bad friend is a friend that can keep secrets, you can tell them anyhting, they shouldn't be judgemental, untrustworthy, thief, and deceitful.
ReplyDeleteMy bestfriend has been very supportive of me. Iv'e known this person for about six or seven years. I feel that I can tell her any and everything without her giving up on me. She's behind me every step of the way. She helps me with anything I need help with. Like if I need advice for any topic she's always have a positive things to say and she tells me if im wrong or right and that's what I need. She's always honest with me and is there to talk to. I've learn that I have a great friend and I shouldn't ever have a reason to part from her. Our friendship forever be in existence. I've also learned that I should choose my friends wisely and make good decisions. I support her the same way she supports me. We have equal good support qualities in our friendship.
It's very rare to find a good friend. A good friend is someone who you can trust by telling her about your secret but the secret is not leaking to the world. A good friend is someone not telling bad about you to someone else or don't tell you about someone else badly. A good friend is sharing the happiness also sadness with you and will be there with you as you need them. A good friend is your friend it doesn't matter you're rich or poor.