Being likeable and making friends aren't necessarily the same thing. For example, as a teacher I try to be likeable to my students so that they have a more ple

Being likeable and making friends aren't necessarily the same thing. For example, as a teacher I try to be likeable to my students so that they have a more pleasant and interesting time in the classroom. But I don't try to be their friend, because then they might be tempted to try to take advantage. Conversely, with my friends I am often not all that likeable, but they understand that it's just part of my gruff, honest personality.