The way you can recognize the sign of a good friend is to look at the actions he takes – big and small – that show he cares . Some common signs of a good friend include: someone who will support you no matter what • someone you can trust and who won't judge you • someone who won't put you down or hurt you not deliberately • someone who is kind and respects you • someone who will like you because they choose to, not because they think they should • someone whose company you enjoy • to show