FRIENDLY DEFINITION:showing friendship; acting in a way that befits a friend CATEGORIES:interactive, moral SIMILAR ATTRIBUTES:affable, amicable, congenial POSSIBLE CAUSES: Living in a loving, supportive environment Enjoying people and interaction Confidence Deriving pleasure from interaction and relationships Being raised by parents who had a strong sense of community and caring Having strong social skills Believing in peace and goodwill Craving acceptance; wanting to fit in ASSOCIATED BEHAVIORS: Greeting people Smiling Being comfortable around others Generosity Asking questions to encourage conversation Treating people fairly and with respect Displaying trustworthiness and a willingness to trust others Easily engaging in small talk, even with strangers Displaying welcoming, open body posture Having a positive attitude Putting others at ease Politeness Talking about things in a positive light Making time for people Being thoughtful (bringing a gift for the hostess, etc.) Being attentive in groups; making sure everyone is having a good time Giving compliments Cooperation Showing support in good times and bad Being open to new relationships Using a warm tone Speaking with energy and enthusiasm Taking the time to find out a person’s interests Being approachable and easy to talk to or confide in Showing hospitality Being a good neighbor Following through on promises and commitments Inviting others to meet one’s family or come into one’s home Giving more than one takes Trying new things, especially to support a friend (going rock climbing, etc.) Reaching out to others when they need help Respecting the independence of others Not being judgmental Showing appreciation Not projecting one’s own baggage onto others ASSOCIATED THOUGHTS: Looks like a long wait. I’ll just talk to the people behind me to pass the time. That girl is all alone at her table. I’ll eat lunch with her. I can’t wait to meet the girls in my dance class. Bill knows a ton about cars. I’ll ask his opinion on the best models. ASSOCIATED EMOTIONS:curiosity, gratitude, happiness, love, peacefulness, satisfaction POSITIVE ASPECTS:Friendly characters are kind, thoughtful, respectful, and open, naturally drawing people to them. One-on-one or in a crowd, they make those around them feel included and special. Characters who are friendly are highly sociable and genuinely care about the feelings of others, inspiring the people around them to become the very best versions of themselves. NEGATIVE ASPECTS:Friendly characters are naturally helpful, making them a target for manipulative people, users, and predators. Some friends may also abuse these characters by counting on them too heavily, treating them as a sounding board for all of their problems. Not only can this cause moodiness and frustration, but it can result in the friendly character’s needs going unmet. EXAMPLES FROM LITERATURE:Arthur Weasley (theHarry Potterfranchise) is very amicable and attentive. He asks questions to show his interest in others, is caring and kind, and his friendly nature puts him in good standing within most of the wizarding community. Trustworthy and helpful, Arthur reaches out to those in need and becomes something of a surrogate father for Harry.Other Examples from Film:Buddy (Elf), Giselle (Enchanted), Josh Baskin (Big) TRAITS IN SUPPORTING CHARACTERS THAT MAY CAUSE CONFLICT:abrasive, controlling, cruel, inattentive, inflexible, manipulative, morbid, pushy CHALLENGING SCENARIOS FOR THE FRIENDLY CHARACTER: PLOTLINE: A moral conflict that requires a choice between a friendship and doing what’s right PLOTLINE: Being highly competitive PLOTLINE: Having a friendship that grows toxic over time (due to inequality, jealousy, etc.) PLOTLINE: Needing to set aside friendships in order to lead others, make decisions, or be diplomatic