English Composition

Qualities of a best friend
honest and trustworthy
--- may not share every detail of every second of his/her life
--- do try to be clear about his/her intentions
--- try to present an accurate picture of who he/she are
--- When something doesn't seem right, he/she let you know.
supportive of you and your goals.
--- know what makes you tick and help you become the person you want to be.
--- won't try to change who you are or drag you into situations that make you uncomfortable or put you at risk of losing something that matters to you
a friend you can trust
--- won't try to steal your girlfriend or boyfriend, your job or your personality
--- lets you be yourself and doesn’t try to change you or change to be liked by you
--- won't gossip about you constantly or try to damage your reputation
sticks with you in good times and bad
--- Loyalty is a quality almost everyone lists when asked what they look for in a friend.
--- stick with you when your new play is a flop, when you bomb the SATs or when your parents get divorced.
--- can tell if you’re happy or not happy without you saying a word
--- Having a good time with your friends over the years, creates the memories that last you a lifetime.
--- If you move or switch schools, they'll do their best to stay in touch with you.
accepts you for who you are, even when you're being a butthead.
--- rolls with the punches as you grow and change and know how to deal with your quirks and faults.
--- learn how to forgive you when you hurt them
--- are also patient with you when you make mistakes -- even big ones
--- treat you as you'd like to be treated, even when you aren't at your best.


2009-11-23 22:44:09 補充：
what makes one tick [idiom]
means: the motive or explanation of one's behaviour:
E.g: The biographer failed to show what made Herbert Hoover tick.