IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Making Friends
IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Making Friends
What do you often talk about with your new friends?
I struggle with making new friends because I grew up in an environment where we say what we feel, and we are very straightforward. Even when I was younger, I had difficulty talking to new people and making friends. I was very close to my cousins and family members but not really to people outside of that circle, so I never had a lot of friends. In the past few years, I made a few friends because I met people who are comfortable being themselves and speak openly. We started to hang out more, and it became refreshing because we say what we think. Right now, I’m not really looking for new friends, and I don’t always know what to talk about with them. Mostly, we just hang out, and it feels natural. I don’t have specific conversation starters. For men, I think we just hang out and enjoy ourselves without much talking. We might have a beer, watch a game, or celebrate something, but there’s not always a lot of conversation.
Have you made any new friends recently?
Not really, and I’m not very interested in making new friends at the moment. I want to take it slow. I’m not closing myself off from new friendships, but I’m focusing on cherishing my current friends. If someone wants to be friends with me, it’s usually because they want something. I’ve seen many people like that. If I do make friends, it will take time, and I won’t pretend to be eager to help them. If I want to help, I will, but I won’t feel obligated to do so.
Did you make a lot of friends when you were a child?
I don’t want to blame it on being an introvert because that’s not really the case. Yes, I am an introvert, but I would say I’m more antisocial. I like some company, but I don’t want the responsibility of always checking in with people or doing things I don’t enjoy. I didn’t like hanging out much in high school. Overall, I prefer to be alone. An occasional dinner or lunch with acquaintances is fine, but I don’t like constant connections. It’s too tiring for me.
Do you like making friends?
Not really. In fact, I try not to make new friends. It’s too much effort to constantly show your best side. Although I prefer to be myself, people sometimes get shocked or need time to adjust. It’s better for them to find another friend. For me, I prefer to be alone. I don’t mind company sometimes, but I don’t like making friends in general.
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Ian Tanpiuco – Virtual Assistant, Educatorian, and IELTS Rizz Tutor. Ian’s goal is to enhance his students’ IELTS scores through a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on understanding rather than mere memorization.
