The true meaning of Friendship

According to the merriam-webster dictionary Friendship is " the state of being friends : the relationship between friends". In my opinion I do not think the dictionary defines the word friendship very well. I believe that friendship is a relationship between two people that is more that just acquaintances. Those two people share a bond that not many others can understand. They are able to laugh and cry together, and they share information that they want no one else to know about. Those are the characteristics I see in friendships.

Friendship in American is seen  a very important part of culture in America. the way we treat our friends are very different from the way someone in a country such as Spain might treat their friend. In a power point by  Ana Bulnes called "12 differences between a normal friend and a Spanish friend" one of her points state that a Spanish friend would kiss you as a greeting. Unlike the American friend who would greet you with a hug or a handshake Spanish friends seem more open and friendlier.

The friendships in spain also seem more relaxed and unlike American cultures are not as stressed about the little things. According to a Schooling Program  called Don Quijote Spain has so many places you teenagars to hang out with their friends and they embrace the idea of “going out.” But in American culture not everyone likes to go out. Many people like to be in the privacy of their home sitting and watching Television or playing video games.

Source: Don Quijote

Friendship is different everywhere and the types of friendship can be different based on what type of culture people are raised in. Friendships play an important role in culture because it often shows what type of community the people are. It also can represent or show what type or morals and values that the community has based on how they treat others. The friendships that people make can not only help build a stronger community but also make it a better place for strangers as well.