Do You Feel You’re Friends With Celebrities or Influencers You Follow Online?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Do you have an emotional relationship with famous personalities you follow on social media? Do you feel a connection with reality TV stars or other celebrities? For example, as you watch their Instagram story or YouTube video,…
What Have Your Friends Taught You About Life?
How do you think your interests and personality might be different without your friends’ influence?
How Much Do You Share With Your Friends?
Do you often express your innermost thoughts, feelings and struggles? Or do you keep those vulnerabilities to yourself?
Are You There for Your Friends When They Need You?
What do you value most in a friend? Honesty? Loyalty? Humor? Shared interests? Listening skills? Empathy?What about simply being there when you need someone?In “Being There,” David French, an Opinion columnist, writes about a time when he was not present when a friend needed him most:I want to begin this column by sharing with you…
How Often Do You Text Your Friends Just to Say ‘Hi’?
New research suggests casual check-ins might mean more than we realize. Do you underestimate how much your friends would like hearing from you?
International Day of Friendship: Courses to Study with a Buddy!
The 30th July is the United Nations’ International Friendship Day. The day is about taking some time to mark the friendships that define our lives and to actively celebrate the joys of friendship. It’s been a difficult 18 months for everyone and we’ve all relied on our friendships even more than usual to get us…
How Have Your Friends Helped You?
When was the last time your friends helped you through something difficult? How did they show up for you? Did they check in regularly, write and deliver notes of encouragement, share a special treat at just the right time, or just sit quietly and listen to you vent? How did it feel to have someone…
How Many Close Friends Do You Need?
Today, you will read about studies that try to identify the optimal number of close friends a person should have in order to feel connected and happy. If you had to choose such a number, what would it be, and why?In “How Many Friends Do You Really Need?,” Catherine Pearson writes about studies that try…
Lesson of the Day: ‘How Two Best Friends Beat Amazon’
Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “How Two Best Friends Beat Amazon” by Jodi Kantor and Karen WeiseChristian Smalls and Derrick Palmer, best friends and workers at Amazon’s fulfillment center in New York City, strategically organized the first successful unionization effort of an Amazon warehouse in the United States, one of the most significant labor victories in a…
Hanging With Friends
What story could this image tell? Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story, poem or memoir inspired by this photo. Post it in the comments, then read the related article to find out what this image is all about. Find many more ways to use our Picture Prompt feature in this…
