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People See Friends as Less Cynical Than They AreCEFR A1

26 May 2026

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Adapted from Michigan State, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Hannah Rodrigo, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
75 words
  • A study asked many friends about each other's cynicism.
  • People report how cynical they personally feel about others.
  • They also guess how cynical their friends really are.
  • Many people see their friends as kinder and helpful.
  • Highly cynical people often see their friends as cynical too.
  • New friends are usually seen as less cynical than they say.
  • Seeing friends positively helps a friendship start and grow.
  • Positive views can help relationships but can also harm.

Difficult words

  • cynicism — a belief that people are selfish or insincere
  • cynical — not trusting other people's motives or kindness
  • positive — good or hopeful view about a person
  • friendship — the relationship between two or more friends
  • relationship — the way two people or groups connect
    relationships
  • harm — to hurt someone or cause bad effect

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Discussion questions

  • Do you see your friends in a positive way?
  • Do positive views help your friendships?
  • Have you ever seen a friend as more kind than they say?

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