Making Friends with the Opposite Sex
1. There are many factors which affect how adolescents make friends with the opposite sex, such
as character, interests, appearance, and opinions from family or friends. From the graph above, we
know that young people in 2005 put more emphasis on character and interests than on appearance
or the opinion of their family and friends.
In my opinion, those young adolescents in 2005 should have taken the opinions of their family
into consideration. They could have depended on them because their families love them. However,
this was no the case. A lot of us do not tell our parents about our boy or girl friends, lest they should
not approve. But if we do not talk to them, then no one can offer their advice, and we might get hurt
as a result of our misjudgment. Therefore, I prefer to consult my family and friends if I make
friends with the opposite sex. (152 words)
2. A study done in 2005 showed that about 80 percent of the teenagers would make boyfriends or
girlfriends because of their character. About 60 percent would consider if they have common
interests. Still 40 percent would take others’ opinions into consideration; another 40 percent would
be attracted by the other’s appearance.
To my surprise, most of teenagers will choose someone whose character they appreciate instead
of those with good looks. Indeed, one’s character or common interests will be more important than
how he/she looks. Take my cousin for example. The girlfriend he made is pretty, but their love
ended soon like a lightening because they attracted each other by appearance. It takes more than
appearance to have true love. (119 words)
3. What influences teenagers in making friends with the opposite sex? According to a recent
survey issued in 2005, 40 percent of them depend on others’ opinions or one’s appearance, while 60
percent consider interests essential. Eighty percent of the young people care character the most. The
study showed that teenagers nowadays tend to view interests and character as more important
factors when they make friends with the opposite sex.
As far as I’m concerned, I will take both interests and character into consideration. This is
because a friend with the same interests can make us match each other in everyday life, including
talking or joining activities. Besides, good character is comparatively important when I deal with
him. I never judge a person by appearance. Nor do I make a boyfriend just because someone says he
is good or nice-looking. Only by getting along with him in person can I know him completely. To
sum up, sincere and long-lasting relationship, in my eye, depends on a true heart rather than on the
appearance. (173 words)