Became an apprentice wheelwright in South Shields, befriending the young George Stephenson.
Befriending service and social and leisure activities including dominoes, pool and a computer room.
Befriending your local art and craft supplies sellers will help you in the long run, too.
Looking for a child or pet, or simply befriending the householder, are other ruses that have been used.
The highest grossing picture musical of its time was both a heartwarming and corny tale of two Army men who set off as a singing duo and ended up befriending two female singers along the way.
Those ideas of exploring, fighting and befriending have evolved, but the thrill of discovery remains eternal.
Young and Free is developing a brand new befriending service for young people aged 16 plus in the Bristol area.