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- 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 connectrelationships
- 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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