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I know there are no words that can ease your pain
Thinking of you during this difficult time
Get well soon! You can do it !
We love you and we’re here for you.
Don’t panic – “putting additional negativity into chaos”. Staying calm will help you stay focused on future success.
So Sorry about your Loss. How can I help ?
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Billy Selected From <amazon.com> August, 2022
You are a Good Friend.
You are close in My Thoughts.
You are Special.
You are strong.
You are kind and generous.
You are Courageous.
You are a Fighter.
You are Amazing.
You make the difference.
You are Braver than you believe.
Stronger than you seem,
Smarter than you think, and
Loved more than you know.
Remember the moments of our shared laughter.
Let it Go.
Ignore Them.
Don’t Compare.
Stay Calm
Give it Time
Smile
Believe in Yourself
Stay Strong
Never Give Up
Be Grateful
Work Hard
Stay Humble
Be Kind
Keep Smiling
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By Billy Lee August, 2022
知心 知音
Know one’s Heart, one’s Music
有信 有情
Have Trust, then Affection
真友 真亲
True Friendship, Special Intimacy
越近 越引
Closer, Gets Still Closer
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Read the wonderful story that inspired “BE NICE ME” and then get a T-shirt, mug or tote bag to spread the word about Friendshipology. Let’s go shopping. <https://www.bonfire.com/store/friendshipology/>
My dear nephew-in-law, Michael Sterling , surprised me with a gift last week . He had a shirt made at BONFIRE after he read my article about BE NICE ME posted on https://friendshipology.net . I proudly wore it and shared a photo of myself in that shirt with many friends – especially my Andover prep school classmates since Norman Allenby ( PA ’51 ) was the one who told me that years ago a five year old friend of his son, uttered these three words upon arrival for a play-date.
Mike came for dinner yesterday, and we continued our conversation about FRIENDSHIPOLOGY. He emphasized that Friendship can not exist without Trust 信. I agree with him heartily, since my parents named me 李名信 Lee Ming Sing (Lee is our Family name; middle name Ming means To Remember; third word Sing or Xing means Trust.) It has been etched in my mind that I must always be trustworthy.
Indeed, I have constantly been reminded that my Great-Great Grandfather李也亭 Li Ye Ting is considered a historical figure in Shanghai and XiaoGang, Ningbo, my ancestral home. He was known for his business acumen but most importantly for his Accountability, Reliability, Good Intentions, and Total Trustworthiness.
However, Be Nice and Be Trustworthy are reasonably straight forward. To Induce Deep Friendship sometimes requires Empathy and Forgiveness.
I remember a situation a few years ago. A few friends and I made an agreement with another acquaintance to promote a Good Cause. There were mutual financial commitments. Abruptly, this acquaintance could not and did not deliver as he promised. My friends mostly thought that we were cheated. Legal actions were suggested. I was torn and upset, but fortunately decided to give the acquaintance a pass. I did not think that he intentionally deceived us and the Good Cause Project he led must be appreciated and not be smeared. I had lost a bit financially, but gained a good friend who has recovered and is still promoting his Good Cause Project.
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From Google Search – GoodTherapy
Trust issues often come from early life experiences and interactions. These experiences often take place in childhood. Some people do not get enough care and acceptance as children. Others are abused, violated, or mistreated.
TRUST ISSUES? COMMON SIGNS
Signs a person may be excessively mistrustful include:
Social rejection in one’s teens may shape their ability to trust. Some teens are bullied or treated as outcasts by peers. This can influence later relationships. Being betrayed or belittled by others impacts self-esteem. Self-esteem also plays a large role in a person’s capacity to trust. People with low self-esteem may be less likely to trust others. Those with higher self-esteem may be more self-assured.
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Building trust doesn’t happen overnight . When it comes to building trust, try to keep a long-term approach. Be honest, honor your commitments, admit when you’re wrong, and you’ll be well on your way to being seen as a trustworthy person.
Core elements needed to start the process to build trust:
Authenticity. Being authentic is about being real and truly yourself. …
Objectivity. Openness , Without prejudice, Fairness
Consistency. Reliability, Even Tempered
Vulnerability. Modesty, Empathy & Compassion
Communicativeness. Intelligence, Clarity & Inspiration
Ways that you can build trust within a team:
Provide opportunities to build Relationships and Trust among team members.
Offer networking opportunities for team members to share their capabilities.
Speak the truth, respectfully.
Highlight successes from Team work.
Encourage transparency. Give Credit when Credit is deserved.
Admit when you don’t know something.
Be honest and supportive. Helping others grow generates Trust.
Be quiet sometimes. Not overly and publicly critical.
Be consistent.
Model the behavior you seek.
Keep roles and responsibilities clear.
Build in accountability & sense of reliability.
Extend empathy to others.
Make feedback part of the culture.
Empower your team to be self-organized
Words That Describe a Good Friendship
Have you ever thought of what friendship really means? It is really hard to put into words. Friendships are mutually beneficial, meaning each of you get something out of the relationship. Friends are there when you need them, whether to comfort, support, congratulate, or just listen. Browse this list of words that describe a good friendship, or a true friendship.
| amiable | amicable | beautiful |
| deep | eternal | heartfelt |
| intimate | lasting | lifelong |
| loving | mutual | reciprocal |
| selfless | sincere | steadfast |
| strong | true | unbounded |
| uncomplicated | unequalled | wonderful |
When you think of how to describe your good friend, what words immediately come to mind? Explore adjectives to describe a friend for great ideas on how to talk about your BFF.
| affable | affectionate | attentive |
| available | believable | brave |
| caring | cheerful | considerate |
| cordial | discerning | easygoing |
| empathetic | faithful | forgiving |
| funny | generous | gentle |
| giving | good listener | honest |
| humorous | kind | loving |
| loyal | nice | optimistic |
| punctual | reliable | responsible |
| sensitive | sincere | sociable |
| sweet | sympathetic | tactful |
| thoughtful | trustworthy | truthful |
| warm | warm-hearted | winning |
If you are composing a speech or writing a paper and need some sayings or quotes about friendship, consider these famous quotes.
Wise Words on Friendship From Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie wrote one of the first ever self-help books called How to Win Friends and Influence People in 1937. In the book, he explains how to handle people, make them like you, and how to influence them. He stresses the importance of:
These things make the other person feel important and that can be the beginning of a friendship.
Dale Carnegie had many words that describe a good friendship and advice on making friends. He also shows the importance of a positive attitude, and that can help you make friends. Here is a sampling of his wisdom.
Talking about a good friend or friendship should be fun and inspiring. Now that you’ve got some great words to describe your best friendships, learn words to show your appreciation for those important people.
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