Respect
Because it is years since I saw anyone "young" with respect for other people, the police, animals, other people's property, you name it and most kids you see on the street will steal it, stab it, vandalise it or mug it - then set it on fire.

They should also be taught to respect alcohol, to stop them looking and acting like proper tw*ts each weekend when they pass 18. There are plenty of them around too.

Honesty
Fairly obvious, but no one needs a backstabbing sonofabitch as a friend (though many put up with them without knowing it).

Punctuality
Isn't it really annoying if you arrange to meet a friend and they turn up late? All well and good if there is a crisis or emergency. But if it's continual and no apologies, just a "well you know I'm always late"... very poor.

It is basically saying "my time is more important than your time - so you can wait".

Reliability
Friends (true friends) can be relied upon no matter what. they will always be there for you. That's what makes a true friend.

Humour/Humility
A friend needs to be able to laugh at themselves and accept criticism when it's given. It's no good only being a giver - you have to be able to take too.

I haven't had it for a while, but it used to be Tuna (tin of), pasta, cheese and beans and some chilli powder. Mix the pasta (once cooked) with the pre-heated beans and tuna in a pan, chilli powder to taste, put on a plate, sprinkle grated cheese on top (plenty) and stick under the grill for a while to brown.

It's now changed to...

A tin of tuna, a tin of sweet corn, heated in a pan with a carton of passata, stir into cooked pasta, add some hot sauce to taste. This one we have regardless of financial state.