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

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a popular saying “Birds of the same feather flock together”, society predominantly tend to choose

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with similar characteristics as theirs. Some people believe that

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should have the same opinion as them, whereas others, including myself, think that

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should have different views. In

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essay, I will discuss both these opinions and explain why I think it is important to have

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with varying views. Many people consider

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to be their support system. They think that true friendship is built by agreeing to every judgment and decision they make.

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trend is mostly seen in students who pick

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with similar thoughts.

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, many school children form groups of

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who have tastes that are alike. People feel that having the same viewpoint reduces the chances of arguments or rifts amongst

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encouraging a peaceful relationship with each other.

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, in my point of view, it is important to have

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with opposing outlooks

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enables a person to think from a different perspective.

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, I recently faced a dilemma in deciding to leave my job due to certain issues at my workplace. But my friend strongly discouraged me from taking

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step as she understood that I made that decision under the influence of my emotions. Though

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, I resisted listening to her, later I realized that she was right due to which I still have my job now.

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, constructive criticism is essential to build a strong personality.

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who point out the mistakes in others, help to develop a good character and behaviour. In conclusion, possessing a companion who sometimes disagrees is necessary to encourage a person to think from various aspects. They help in shaping our thoughts to become a better individual.

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Topic Vocabulary:

bond
support
unconditional love
shared values
mutual understanding
trust
emotional well-being
interdependence
societal norms
companionship
loyalty
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experiences
mentorship
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