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Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you. Someone has extended a hand of friendship towards me and I have not accepted it.

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Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you.

Someone has extended a hand of friendship towards me and I have not accepted it.

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No, this does not apply to me. I accept and welcome new friends in my life.

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Chapter 1.1: Being Neighborly - Ice Breakers [Page 1]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.1 Being Neighborly
Ice Breakers | Q 1. (iii) | Page 1

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