Different people have different views on friendship. It is held that a friend in need is a friend indeed. But it is also held that friendship means understanding each other. Those who hold the first opinion often ask their friends for help when necessary. They regard those who help them as friends but regard those who don't help them as mere acquaintances. In contrast, those who hold the second view believe that they have no right to ask their friends to do everything for them, especially those things that might be inconvenient for their friends. As to me, I agree with the latter opinion. Admittedly, friends should help each other, but this is not to say that friends must agree to offer help in any circumstances. If we want to keep our friendship, we should cherish it but not use it. What's more, it should be understood that with the modern pace of living most people are busy. They may not have time to lend their friends a hand on short notice. In a word, understanding is preferable to need.