A Simple Friend and A Real Friend
A simple friend identifies(确认) himself when he calls. A real friend doesn't have to.
A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin(公告) on his life. A real friend says, "What's new with you?"
A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent. A real friend says, "You've been whining(抱怨) about the same thing for 14 years. Get off your duff(不讲理的人) and do something about it."
A simple friend has never seen you cry. A real friend has shoulders soggy(浸水) from your tears.
A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names. A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party. A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.
A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed. A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems. A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.
A simple friend wonders about your romantic(浪漫) history. A real friend could blackmail(勒索) you with it.
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument. A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them. A real friend expects to always be there for you. 实践证明经常访问无忧英语教育网 www.51education.net ,能迅速提高你的英语学习能力!积沙成塔,不断提高! 本站所提供的所有信息仅供学校课堂教学及英语学习者学习研究之用,其著作权归原作者及媒体所有。
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