National Adult Literacy Database

April 27, 1998

Laila Rafih

My name is Laila. I am twenty years old and was born in Calgary. My family was originally from Lebanon. My father decided to take the whole family back to Lebanon in 1993. That trip caused me not to finish the rest of my high school. In Lebanon I was not able to finish because there was no placement for me. As soon as I came back I decided to go to school to finish. I am now enrolled in upgrading at AVC-Calgary, Marlborough campus.

 

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Qualities About a Good Friend

by Laila Rafih

A good friend is someone that is not easy to come by everyday. There are always special qualities about a good friend that in your eyes no one else has. One of the important qualities is honesty. In order to achieve this you must always listen to your friend and tell him or her what you really feel. Another quality is to be reliable. A good friend is always able to be there when you need them the most. For example, if you are ever in trouble you’re most likely going to phone your friend to get you out of the situation. The main quality about being a good friend is being able to trust one another. To trust your friend you must believe and have confidence in that person, which makes it easier for you to rely on him or her for help. Every person has different qualities about themselves. These are the three main qualities I look for in a good friend.