'The dance was meant to encourage friendship between workers of both nations,' Slava answered.

She desperately wants people to like her but is unable to interact in a way that would actually encourage affection or friendship from anyone.

During weekends there are friendly matches between schools that can take part in different educational establishments to encourage friendship and competition between schools.

The races are designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of sailing.

You may talk with the Chiar, of course--I encourage friendship and goodwill between us.

I began to think, How can we do more to encourage friendship?

To encourage friendship with others across the other side of the world.

-and yet some trace of a smile that seemed to encourage friendship.

Normally, there are several scheduled social events each week in order to encourage friendship and have an all around good time.

The early days of the tournament were a means to encourage friendship and fellowship among Canadian postal employees.