BFFs from A to Z
Need some help with friendships? Here’s everything you need to know to keep your relationships with your BFFs running smoothly.
Always tell the truth.
Well, almost always! Honesty is important in relationships, but don’t use “the truth” as an excuse to hurt people’s feelings. Telling your friend her new haircut is ugly(even if you really think so) will only hurt your friend—and your friendship. So be honest, but be considerate, too.
  Be yourself!
Never try to be someone you’re not. Your BFF appreciates the fact that you’re the only person she knows who can stuff eight sticks of licorice in her mouth at once!
Communicate with your friends.
Let them know what’s going on in your life. If something is bothering you, speak up! Your friends aren’t mind readers—if you don’t tell them they’ve hurt your feelings, they’ll never know.
Don’t hog the spotlight.
Nobody will want to be around you if you’re constantly trying to be the center of attention. Let your friends shine sometimes, too.
Explain yourself!
Never let a little misunderstanding turn into a big fight.
Forgive your friends.
Sure, Natalie hurt your feelings when she went to the mall without you, but is it really the end of the world? Everyone deserves a second chance.
Give support.
When your friend is upset, always offer her your shoulder to cry on.
Have fun with your girls!
Whether you’re sitting through a boring school assembly or taking a field trip to a cool science museum, always make the best of your time together.
Include everybody.
How would you feel if nobody saved you a seat at the lunch table? Besides, everybody should get to experience your group’s fabulousness!
Jealous, you?
No way! The green-eyed monster should never get in the way of a great friendship. Your friend may have a killer sense of style and a fantastic personality, but you’re the star basketball player! Don’t focus on her great qualities and forget your own! Besides, she has to be great to be friends with you, right?
Kindness goes a long way.
If a friend is having a bad day, even a simple smile can help cheer her up.
Laugh your way through sticky situations.
Tripping in the lunch room can be way embarrassing, but if you have your friends there to laugh with you, it’s no big deal.
Make new friends but keep the old!
Strike up a conversation with the new girl, make friends on your soccer team or pair up with someone other than your usual partner in gym class. But don’t forget the great friends you already have just because someone new and interesting comes along!
Never ditch your true friends for the popular crowd!
Your real friends like you for who you are, not for the way you dress or how cool you are.
Opt out of gossip.
If talking trash about others is all you ever do together, it’s time to reboot the friendship! Find other ways to have fun…or go your separate ways.
Put your friends before your crushes.
Boys will come and go, but the friendships with your girls are here to stay. And if some dumb boy does break your heart, who can cheer you up better than your pals?
Quit your bad friends!
It’s hard enough surviving peer pressure from kids outside your crew—you definitely don’t need bad advice from your friends. BFFs are supposed to help you out, not bring you down.
Remember the important dates, especially birthdays!
Even asking how her big math test went will let your friend know how important she is to you. Write birthdays, parties, and big school events on your calendar so you won’t forget them.
Stuck in the middle?
If your friends are fighting, don’t choose sides or feel like you have to get involved. Let your friends know you want them to make up, but don’t try to do it for them.
Trust your BFF!
After all, she’s your BFF for a reason! And make sure all your friends can trust you, too.
Understand that everyone makes mistakes.
Don’t be too quick to ditch your friend just because she completely forgets your study date or takes her bad mood out on you. Maybe she just has a lot on her mind right now.
Value the good qualities in all your buds…
Everybody has their strong points. You and your girls are all different, but isn’t that what makes you such great friends?
Work out your differences!
If Candace wants to play four square but you had your heart set on kickball, agree to play one today and one tomorrow. It’s better to compromise than to fight1
X-best friends!
Just because the two of you grew apart doesn’t mean you need to be mean to each other. Treat your ex-friend with respect, even if she doesn’t return the favor. You can be the bigger person.
Yesterdays and tomorrows…
Filled with good times, treasured memories and lots of laughs: That’s friendship! It’s wonderful to have someone you can share long talks and inside jokes with. Always remember to appreciate what you have!
Zip your lips!
Nobody wants a friend who spreads their secrets. Even if you tell just one person, you’re still breaking your promise. Don’t risk losing your friends because you couldn’t resist the urge to blab.

拥有一生最好朋友的黄金法则：A to Z
你需要关于友谊的帮助吗？下面就是你如何与一生最好的朋友保持良好关系所要知道的一切。
A永远说实话
是的，几乎是永远！诚实在友谊中至关重要，但不要拿“实话”作为借口来伤害别人的感情。告诉你的朋友她的新发型很丑（即使你真这样想）只会伤她的心以及你们的友谊。因此，不仅要诚实，而且要三思而后行。
B 做你自己
千万不要伪装自己。你一生最好的朋友会理解你是她所知唯一一个能一口气将她嘴巴塞满八根甘菊糖的人！
C 与你的朋友交流
让他们知道你生活的状态，假如有些事使你心烦意乱，那就说出来！ 你的朋友们不会读心术，如果你不告诉你的朋友你的感情受到了伤害，他们永远也不会知道。
D 不要总在聚光灯下
如果你一直试图成为被关注的焦点，那么没有人愿意和你打交道。让你的朋友也“靓”起来吧。
E 为自己解释
千万不要让一个小小的误会演变成恶语相向。
F 原谅你的朋友
的确，娜塔丽没和你一起去购物中心伤了你的心，但这就真的是世界末日吗？ 每个人都应有改过的机会。
G给予支持
当你的朋友心情沮丧时，你的肩膀永远是她的依托。
H自娱自乐
无论你是在无聊的校会还是在去有趣的科技博物馆的途中，都要充分享受你们在一起的时光。
I包容每一个人
如果没有人给你在午餐桌上占个位子，你会怎么想？而且，马上就会流言四起。
J你嫉妒吗？
没门！ 嫉妒从来就不应该出现在伟大的友谊之中。你的朋友也许有着超凡的时尚感和强烈的个人魅力，但你是篮球明星啊！不要看到别人的长处而忘记自己的！当然，她必须优秀才能成为你的朋友，对吗？
K善良是最好的药方
如果一个朋友正在经历糟糕的一天，即时是一个微笑也能令她振奋。
L用自嘲来化解尴尬
在餐厅跌倒的确很丢人，但如果你和你的朋友一起笑，就没什么大不了的。
M喜新不厌旧
与刚结识的女孩攀谈，在足球队里结交朋友抑或是在体育课上与不熟识的人结伴。但不要因为新奇有趣的感觉就忘了老朋友！
N千万不要认为你的好朋友只是泛泛之交
你的真朋友是因为你是谁而喜欢你，而不是你的穿着或者你的酷劲。
O远离八卦
谈论别人的八卦是你们在一起经常做的，那么是时候重新开始你们的友谊了！找其他的方式寻求乐趣，或者分道扬镳。
P不要让暗恋冲淡了友谊
男孩们来去匆匆，但和女孩的友谊是长存的！如果一些蠢男孩真的伤了你的心，除了你的好朋友，谁还能使你振奋？
Q与坏朋友绝交
很难承受来自圈子以外同龄人的压力.——你当然不需要从朋友那里得到（诸如此类）令人不快的建议。一生最好的朋友是帮助你走出困境，而不是打击你。
R记住重要的日子，特别是生日
当你询问她大型数学考试成绩怎么样时，她会觉得她对于你很重要。将生日，聚会，甚至是大型学校活动写在日历上，这样你就不会忘记。
S夹在中间？
如果你的朋友在吵架，不要站在任何一方或者卷入其中，让你的朋友知道你想要她们和好，而不要试图调解她们。
T信任你一生最好的朋友
毕竟，她成为你一生最好的朋友是有理由的！ 而且确信你的朋友也信任你。
U理解每个人都会犯错误
不要马上与朋友绝交，仅仅因为她完全忘记你的学习日 或者她把你当出气筒，也许她刚才只是心里装着许多事。
V珍视朋友的好品质
每个人都有独特的品质。你和你的姐妹完全不同，但这不就是使你们成为好朋友的原因吗？
W求同存异
如果坎迪斯想玩四方球但你却一心想踢球，最好是同意今天玩一个明天玩另一个，妥协解决比争吵要好的多。
X曾经的好友！
仅仅是因为你们长大疏远并不意味着你们要互相鄙视。尊重你曾经的好友，即使她不回应，你还是一个大度的人。
Y昨日今日
度过美好时光，珍藏欢声笑语，这就是友谊。与人畅谈和嬉笑是件多么愉快的事情！记住，经常珍视你所拥有的一切。
Z封紧嘴巴
没有人喜欢好搬弄是非的朋友。即使你只告诉了一个人，你还是打破了承诺。不要因为忍不住泄密而冒失去朋友的危险。

A Couch-potato

   Do you know what couch-potato means? Well, in America, the word is now often used. The American couch-potato becomes maybe even a part of the American tradition! You see, in America, many people often spend their free time stiiting on a couch watching TV. As there are many channels to choose, the TV can be quite interesting and very addictive. One may sit and watch TV for hour and hour without stop! Well, these people who do nothing all day except watching TV are called couch-potatoes.

  In America, when one watches TV, he is most often sitting on a couch. While watching TV, most of these people look so frozen that they almost look dead! Everyone is sitting still with eyes looking right into the same black box. Also because these people are addictive to TV, they don’t take exercise and usually get very fat. So in many ways, these people look like real potatoes! Well, because they look so still and fat, and watch TV on a couch, they are called couch-potatoes. Now you know what couch-potato means. The next time if you see someone watching TV too long, just say, “What a couch-potato!”

　　电视业的发展，特别是有线电视的出现为美国人提供了更多的选择，随之也就出现了一种花很多时间看电视的电视迷，人们把他们叫做：couch potato。

　　Couch是指沙发，potato就是土豆。Couch potato是指那些一有时间就坐在沙发上看电视的人下面讲话的人就是一个不折不扣的couch potato：

　　例句-1: " why should I go out to see a movie or a concert -- it’s a lot more comfortable to stay at home. I have cable TV, which gives me a choice of 30 different programs. Why, I can see a championship fight right in my living room. Or I can rent a good movie for a couple of bucks and watch it on my VCR."

　　他说：“是的，你可以叫我电视迷，但是我干什么要到外面去看电影，听音乐会呢！在家要舒服多了。我装了有线电视频道，可以看到三十个不同的节目。我在我的客厅里就可以看到各种体育运动的比赛。或者我可以花两块钱去租一部电影，用我的录像机来看。”

　　美国公众除了可以看到三大电视网的节目以外，还可以看到公共广播电视网以及地方台的节目。另外，要是你愿意花钱定购有线电视的话，你一下就增加了二、三十个频道。电视的内容这样花样繁多，当然有的人就被吸引住了。

　　Couch potato可能也知道他们的习惯不好。下面这个例子是一个couch potato在说他如何处理孩子看电视的问题：

　　例句-2: "I'm a couch potato and it's too late for me to change. But we try to keep our kids from watching more than two hours of television a day: we don't want them to be couch potatoes, too."

　　这个人说：“我是个电视迷，一有空就坐在沙发上看电视。要我现在改掉这个习惯已经为时过晚。但是，我们尽量让孩子们 每天看电视不超过两个小时。我们不想让他们也变成电视迷。”

　　有的人听了这句话可能会说，给孩子立规矩固然是好的，但是，要孩子养成好习惯的最好办法还是父母以身作则。

最有力量的自我对话

I’m the luckiest person in the world because I’m still alive.

我是最幸运的人，因为我还活着。

I’m the most powerful person in the world

because I believe in myself.

我是最有力量的人，因为我相信我自己。

I’m the most intelligent person in the world

because I love learning.

我是最聪明的人，因为我喜欢学习。

I’m the most energetic person in the world

because I’m crazy about exercising.

我是最有能量的人，因为我喜欢锻炼。

I’m the most attractive person in the world

because I love myself.

我是最有魅力的人，因为我爱我自己。

I’m the happiest person in the world

because I appreciate everything in life.

我是最快乐的人，因为我感激生活中的一切。

I’m whatever I believe.

我相信什么，我就是什么。

I create my belief and my belief creates my wonderful life!

我创造我的信念，我的信念创造我灿烂的生活！

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