Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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It is believed by
group
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a group
the group
groups
of people that having friends of
same mind set
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the same mind set
is
helpful unlike
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helpful, unlike
the group of people who thinks that friends should have different views
also
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. In
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essay I would be discussing both the views,
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in my
opinion I
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opinion, I
believe that friends having contradicting views are far
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better
more good
. Friends sharing and having
same opinions
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the same opinions
always can mislead you they might be having the same mindset just to please
other
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others, for
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a person might be agreeing with someone views all the time just to take a certain advantage from him/her.
On the other hand
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, a person sticking to the right view, which might differ from you is
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considered
is to be a true friend. As far as the opinion is
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correct, it
doesn't matter how much it displeases you. To
conclude I
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conclude, I
believe that friendship is of more strength if it contains different opinion.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • bond
  • support
  • unconditional love
  • shared values
  • mutual understanding
  • trust
  • emotional well-being
  • interdependence
  • societal norms
  • companionship
  • loyalty
  • advice
  • experiences
  • mentorship
  • trustworthy
  • reliable
  • reliable
  • cherish
  • strengthen
  • deepen
  • attach importance to
  • prioritize
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