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English teacher Quote by David Levithan

“i have a friend request from some stranger on facebook and i delete it without looking at the profile because that doesn't seem natural. 'cause friendship should not be as easy as that. it's like people believe all you need to do is like the same bands in order to be soulmates. or books. omg... U…” quote by David Levithan
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““i have a friend request from some stranger on facebook and i delete it without looking at the profile because that doesn't seem natural. 'cause friendship should not be as easy as that. it's like people believe all you need to do is like the same bands in order to be soulmates. or books. omg... U like the outsiders 2... it's like we're the same person! no we're not. it's like we have the same english teacher. there's a difference.””

David Levithan

About This Quote

Friendship should be earned, not granted automatically; genuine connections require effort and shared values.

In simple terms: Don’t accept friends without knowing them; real bonds need work.

Key Takeaway

Be selective and invest in authentic relationships.

Themes

social media trust relationships

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice conversational

When to use this quote

  • online networking
  • dating apps
  • community building

Key Concepts

psychology digital etiquette authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria do you use to accept a new friend?
  • How can you balance openness with safety online?
A Different Perspective

Risk of missing potential friendships due to over‑caution.

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