1. Genuine Friendship 1

2. Objectives Mentioning the importance of “genuineness” in friendship Identifying the impact, a genuine friend can accomplish in an individual’s life Discussing the influence of online social networking in developing/spoiling genuine friendship Sharing ideas on choosing genuine friends 2

3. Methodology Presentation Video clipping Activity 3

4. Structure of the Program  Introduction (Video clipping)  What does the term "genuine friendship" mean to you?  Which are the characteristics of genuine friendship?  Why is genuine friendship important?  A few factors genuine friends do differently  Do online social networking sites help to build genuine friends? (Activity)  Is genuine friendship between a man and a woman possible? (Activity)  A sharp eye for genuine friendship  How to make genuine friendship persist?  Real time examples of genuine friendship (Video clipping)  Three C’s of genuine friendship.  Queries  Conclusion 4

5. What does the term genuine friendship mean to you?  “Genuine friendship” means the friendship that dwells within the heart, where time and distance know no boundaries!  Genuine friend is someone who will be with you in both good and bad times and signals the right path in your life. 5

6. Which are the characteristics of genuine friendship? Sincerity Dedication Affection Patience Caring Mutual sense of concern Mutual respect 6

7. Why is genuine friendship important? Genuine friends are useful for dividing sorrows, thereby lessening the pain. They are also useful for multiplying joys, thereby increasing the pleasure for all involved. Genuine friends are useful for helping you get things done, by making the load lighter. They are there when you need them, and leave you alone when you need solitude. Genuine friendship is the foundation for all personal relationships, including marriage and the relationship with God. 7

8. A few factors genuine friends do differently They face problems together. They give what they can because they truly care. They make time for each other. They offer each other freedom. They communicate effectively. They are genuine, and expect genuineness. They compromise. 8

9. Cont.…. They support each other’s growth changes. They believe in each other. They honor each other in small ways on a regular basis. They listen, and they hear every word. They keep their promises. They stick around. 9

10. Do Online Social Networking sites help to build genuine friends? (Activity) Is genuine friendship between a man and woman possible? (Activity) 10

11. A sharp eye for genuine friendship Genuine friendship is like looking for genuine jewelry Need of a trained eye Genuine love with wisdom Watching the reactions at different situations. 11

12. How to make genuine friendship persist? When you have spotted genuine friendship, invest on it and make it grow. Then make it last. How do you make it grow? The same way you make life grow--by worship. God makes life grow, and God is worship. So, we make genuine friendship grow through worship--unselfish worship. And that makes genuine friendship everlasting. 12

13. Real time examples of genuine friendship (Video clipping) 13

14. Three C’s of genuine friendship Constancy: True friendship is constant…. Enduring…. Loyal…. Determinate…. Confidentiality: Some things need to remain confidential. A friend does not rush ‘news’ that was privately confided to him into the ‘press’ Constructive Criticism: Friends don’t judge friends. But true friendship can handle “constructive criticism” 14

15. Queries 15

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17. Conclusion Genuine happiness comes from identifying and pursuing the long- range, great & genuine friendships 17

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19. Thank You 19