10 Things to Do to Cultivate Lasting Friendships
1. Guard your tongue. Say less than you think. (Isaiah 53:7)
2. Make promises sparingly and Keep them faithfully. Under commit and over perform. (Alma 18:8-10)
3. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind word. (DC 42:27)
4. Be genuinely interested in others, their pursuits, work, families. (Prov 1:5)
5. Be cheerful and optimistic. Don’t dwell on minor aches and small disappointments. (Alma 26:27)
6. Keep an open mind. Discuss but don’t argue. Disagree without being disagreeable. (Prov 15:18)
7. Discourage gossip. It’s destructive. (DC 20:54)
8. Be careful of other people’s feelings. (1 Ne 8:37)
9. Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you. Live so that nobody will believe them. (Matt 27:11-14)
10. Don’t be anxious about getting credit. Just do your best and be patient. (Alma 29:14-16)
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