Be willing to listen to your friends and give them support when they need it. Maybe a friend had a bad day or is going through a difficult breakup. Offer to listen and hear them out when they're struggling. Spend time with them and do things you know will help them feel better, like going on a walk or watching a movie together. Not everyone wants advice. Sometimes, people just want to talk and for you to listen. Ask your friends what they want from you so that you give them support in a way they appreciate it. Don't gossip about mutual friends or share private information. If your friend tells you something in confidence, don't go telling other people. Become the person your friends know they can count on to stay quiet and not gossip or share private details about their lives.  Never give away secrets that your friends have told you. They may never trust you again. It may seem like the silliest secret, but it may be a big deal to your friend. Saying, “Sam told me not to tell anyone, so you have to promise to be quiet” isn't respecting your friend's privacy. You might want to lighten to mood if something is serious, but there are times when it's best to take cues from your friends. Not every situation demands a funny person or a witty response. For example, if your friend is sad, focus on supporting them and not just trying to make them laugh or feel better. They may appreciate your friendship and support more than you trying to be funny. When you start pointing fingers or accusing your friends of wrongdoing, it demolishes trust quickly. If you make a mistake, own up to it. If your friend makes a mistake, listen to them and let them know how it made you feel. If you're upset about something your friend did, tell them, but do so respectfully. Use “I” statements to stay away from blame. For example, say, “I felt left out when you went to that concert and didn't invite me.” Conflicts or disagreements are inevitable in any relationship. If your friend does something that upsets you, you must find a way to forgive them if you want to continue being friends. Be willing to hear their side of the story without dismissing them. Avoid trying to get revenge or punishing them for their wrong. Instead, be willing to move past the event and forgive them. Forgiving someone doesn't mean you have to pretend something didn't happen or that you weren't hurt. It just means giving your friendship a chance to move forward after a setback.
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One-sentence summary -- Give emotional support. Respect their privacy. Know when to be funny and know when to be serious. Stay away from blaming your friends. Forgive them when they mess up.


Many people need even more than the average of one-half gallon, per day. The individual amount needed depends on age, physical activity, physical condition, and time of year. Never ration water unless ordered to do so by authorities. Drink the amount you need today and try to find more for tomorrow. Under no circumstances should a person drink less than one quart (four cups) of water each day. You can minimize the amount of water your body needs by reducing activity and staying cool. Safe: melted ice cubes; water drained from the water heater (if the water heater has not been damaged); liquids from canned goods such as fruit or vegetable juices; water drained from pipes.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c5\/Manage-Food-and-Water-While-Taking-Shelter-in-Emergencies-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/v4-459px-Manage-Food-and-Water-While-Taking-Shelter-in-Emergencies-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c5\/Manage-Food-and-Water-While-Taking-Shelter-in-Emergencies-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/aid355580-v4-728px-Manage-Food-and-Water-While-Taking-Shelter-in-Emergencies-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Unsafe: radiators; hot water boilers (home heating system); water beds (fungicides added to the water or chemicals in the vinyl may make water unsafe to use); water from the toilet bowl or flush tank; swimming pools and spas (chemicals used to kill germs are too concentrated for safe drinking but can be used for personal hygiene, cleaning, and related uses).    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/55\/Manage-Food-and-Water-While-Taking-Shelter-in-Emergencies-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/v4-459px-Manage-Food-and-Water-While-Taking-Shelter-in-Emergencies-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/55\/Manage-Food-and-Water-While-Taking-Shelter-in-Emergencies-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/aid355580-v4-728px-Manage-Food-and-Water-While-Taking-Shelter-in-Emergencies-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} before using it for drinking, food washing or preparation, washing dishes, brushing teeth, or making ice. In addition to having a bad odor and taste, contaminated water can contain microorganisms (germs) that cause diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis. If water treatment is not possible, put off drinking suspicious water as long as possible, but do not become dehydrated.
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Allow people to drink according to their needs. Know which water sources are safe and which are not. Treat all water of uncertain quality