¡¡¡¡ How to Be a Good Friend

Once you've started spending timewith friends, remember to do your part or else the friendship will become unbalanced and an uneasiness or distance  is likely to arise.

Be reliable. If you and your friend agree to meet somewhere,  don't be late. If you're not going to make it on time or make it at   all, call them as soon as you realize it. Apologize and ask to  reschedule. Don't make them wait for you unexpectedly; it's  rude. When you say you'll do something, do it. Be someone that  people know that they can count on.

Be trustworthy. One of the best things about having a friend  is that you have someone to whom you can talk about anything,  even secrets that you hide from the rest of the world. The key to  being a good trusted person is the ability to keep secrets, so it's  no secret that you shouldn't tell other people things that were  told to you as a secret. Before people even feel comfortable  opening up to you, however, you need to build trust. Be honest  about yourself and your beliefs£¬and don't gossip about others or  spread rumors or they will think you like stories better than  friends.

Be there. You've probably heard of fair­weather friends.  They're the ones who are happy to be around you when things are going well, but are nowhere to be found when you really need them. Part of being a friend is being prepared to devote your time and energy in order to help out your friends. If a friend needs help with an unpleasant task, or if he or she just needs a shoulder to cry on, be there.

Now£¬do you know how to be a good friend£¿