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SCMP Reporter

Joy Cheung, 16, The Chinese Foundation Secondary School
Support. It is really important, especially when I am going through bad times. The support of my friends encourages me. It makes me feel that someone is there for me, no matter what I am doing or what I am going through. It keeps me going.
Jessica Sham, 13,  West Island School
I really value trustworthiness in my  friends. Best friends are the ones you can talk to about anything and trust them even with your darkest secrets. You can count on them to stand by you and never reveal anything to others.
Siu Wing-yin, 16, The Chinese Foundation Secondary School
The first thing I'd consider is honesty. It's okay if they are just joking but, if a friend always lies to you, you cannot trust them. I like to have a heart-to-heart relationship with my friends. I know everyone has a different character and that's why we are friends, but honesty is important  in any relationship.
Ronny Tang Bing-yuk, 14, Ying Wa College
I value an easygoing attitude the most. As long as you have this trait, you can get along with friends in harmony. Friends should be faithful, accommodating and generous towards each other. Otherwise, the friendship will easily break down because of minor problems. If everyone is easygoing, optimistic and playful, the world would be a much happier place.
Prakash Shankar, 16, South Island School
I value friends who see me for who I am, not for what I can do for them or what I can give them. They appreciate my personality, rather than  my talents.



What personality trait do  you value most in a friend?