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Practical Ways to Show Respect for a Friend

●Show respect for their life choices and decisions

Accept that people aren’t always going to be just like you. They will make different life choices，have different views on politics and religion，and act differently in many ways. This doesn’t mean they can’t be your friend. 1.

●Give them the benefit of the doubt

2.If you’re in doubt about something，ask your friend. Be respectful and give them the benefit of the doubt when you don’t do. This alone will help you stay in their good graces(好感).

●Give friends your full attention

One of the best ways to show respect for someone is to listen to them fully. Allow them to pause，convey nonverbal communication clues，collect their thoughts，and get it all out. Too often friends listen with half an ear or jump in the minute their friend pauses with an even worse story. 3.When your friend is talking，pay attention.

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Treat your friends respectfully when you argue with them. Make your friendship a safe place by not embarrassing your friend or expressing your private disagreements in front of other people. Be publicly supportive and kind to your friends so they know you value your friendship with them.

●Show up，be there，and do what you say you’re going to do

5. So just show your friend the best kind of respect by being on time，keeping promises，and being the one friend they can always count on. That’s the way to truly show respect.

A. Assumptions can be a dangerous thing.

B. Consider your friendship a precious gift.

C. This type of behavior is very disrespectful.

D. Tell your friends what you think about them directly.

E. In fact，you can almost do nothing but accept the differences.

F. It means that you’ll need to take a step back，reserve judgment，and show respect.

G. No one likes an unreliable friend who says they’ll be there and then doesn’t show.