Know the Bond, Behave Accordingly
Date: June 15, 2025
When people meet, they often overlook two important things;
First, they don’t consider; What kind of “Bond” they share with the person they are meeting.
Second, they don’t pay attention to; How they should “Behave” during the interaction.
1. With Strangers — Speak Kindly
A stranger is someone you do not know or who does not belong to a specific place or setting.
These are people with whom we have no personal connection or prior relationship. We might see them in passing, but our familiarity and conversation with them are limited to a surface level.
2. With Acquaintances — Speak Kindly and Also Do Good
An acquaintance is someone you know on a surface level — maybe through work, neighborhood, or a shared activity.
These are people we know casually, perhaps through work or a shared activity. We may recognize them, know their name, and have brief interactions. But there’s no real emotional connection or depth of shared experience.
3. With Companions — Speak Kindly, Do Good, and Also Share Activities
A companion is someone you spend time with — like during a shared activity or hobby.
These are people we actively engage with and enjoy spending time around — for example, a study partner or a sports teammate. However, the relationship does not extend to emotional support or personal matters.
4. With Friends — Speak Kindly, Do Good, Share, and Offer Support
A friend is someone with whom you have a close, mutual relationship based on shared experiences and cooperation.
These are individuals with we have meaningful relationship, shared activities, characterized by mutual liking, seek support from during tough times, and enjoy spending time together on a regular basis. However, the relationship might not yet reach the level of deep emotional disclosure.
5. With Intimates — Speak Kindly, Do Good, Share, Support, and Also Bring Joy
An Intimate is someone with whom we share a deep emotional connection and feel comfortable expressing vulnerability.
These are individuals we talk to about our innermost feelings. We trust them completely and feel emotionally attached. However, the relationship may still stop short of full disclosure of personal matters.
6. With Confidant — Speak Kindly, Do Good, Share, Support, Bring Joy, and Also Share in Their Sorrows
A Confidant is someone we trust completely and with whom we share our secrets, emotions, and personal matters.
These are the people we turn to in every situation, no matter how difficult. They don’t just listen — they offer sincere advice, emotional comfort, and a sense of safety and trust.
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