So, what makes a great mate? Well taking inspiration from some great advice online I have compiled the following ideas…
What a mate might say…
‘How are you?’
Mate’s reply goes something like ‘good’ or ‘I’m ok’
What a great mate might say…
How are you? – Get’s the same response as above AND they see something or hear something that they get a feeling about… maybe there might be something that isn’t being said.
So a great mate might choose to follow up with something like this…
‘You sure?’
[this is an opening question – it says you are there and interested]
‘Great, I am here if you need me’
[this says, I hear your answer and respect your privacy, and I am willing to be a great mate’]
‘Much on at work?’ ‘you been on holiday yet?’ ‘how’s the family’
[this says, I’m up for a conversation, a great mate has good ears and uses them]
“what did you think of last weeks game’ or ‘how’s the house coming on’
[this says, just a bit of a natter, no pressure, keep it away from serious stuff, and if it develops into a bit of something else, I am a great mate, I am all ears!]
“Glad you’re good, I have had a bit of a time of it lately’
[this says, I’m a great mate and I am open to you talking to me about my stuff – sort of sets an example]
Just a few ways where you can be a great mate and really be the difference!