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 these views and give your opinion.

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There have been conflicting views on
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is beneficial to have
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who occasionally hold different opinions from ours. I believe
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friends
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are treasures in our
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because they push us to become better people. Our
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may be easier with someone who always agrees with us because we need not waste time arguing.
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, assume that we are going away with a friend. Disagreeing
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which airline, hotel, or restaurant to choose can add fun-killing tension to our trip.
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, I think a tensionless trip during which no one challenges our choices could, just as easily, be a boring one. The same can be true of other aspects of our
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. Those on the other side of the argument say that having
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friends
who sometimes disagree with us can help us grow. Disagreements with opened-minded
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can push us to reflect on our choices in both the personal and professional worlds.
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, imagine someone encouraging us to make a career change. That person's objective view of our professional choice can lead to the
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job satisfaction and the need to follow our passion. I agree with
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argument because
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ans
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unafraid to offend and challenge us to change the status quo are the kinds of true
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who help us improve and grow. In conclusion,
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our
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may be easier with those who share our perspectives on everything, it is better to have
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who disagree with us now and
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because those disagreements can foster personal growth.
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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
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