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If you see someone lonely or sad you will –
- _______________________
- _______________________
- _______________________
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Solution
If I see someone lonely or sad I will –
- Greet him/her with a genuine smile and ask about his/her well-being.
- Offer to go out for a walk with him/her.
- Ask him/her whether I can extend my help with anything that has been bothering him/her.
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