Talking about friends

Think of a good friend.

What do you do together?

What do you talk about?

Why do you like him/her?

In general, what kind of people do you like?

Then we learn some words we may use：

serious

selfish

sensitive

generous

sincere

witty

easygoing

sociable

humor

confident

arrogant

reliable

example:

John: I like people that are sociable and talk a lot. It’s important for them to have a sense of humor, too. I love having lively, witty conversations with friends. I easily get bored when I’m with people who are quiet or shy.

Stone: I’m the opposite. I feel much more comfortable when I’m with people who are quiet. I think people that are sociable and witty are often arrogant. I prefer to have friends who stand back and notice what’s going on around them. I couldn’t have a close friendship or go out with anybody who wasn’t sensitive and kind.

David: It’s cool to be a bit arrogant, and I want to hang out with friends that are cool. I might change my mind if I have a serious relationship or want to get married. But right now, I want to have fun.

Cindy: Maybe we aren’t so different. When you get fed up with just having fun, you’ll probably start looking for a lot of sensitive friends and a very kind husband. Deep down, you probably want the same things as me.

Now talk about today’s topic. Here are some sentence patterns you may use:

I like people that………….

I easily get bored when…….

I feel comfortable when…….

I prefer to have friends that………

I could never go out with a man/woman that…….

It’s cool to…………

I’m fed up with……………….

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