I need a bite of that - or - how to make new friends, part 1

If you ever find yourself desperate to make a new friend, here are a few tips on how to go about it from Chester the donkey. This is a tried and true method, so please don't hesitate to use it when needed.

First, identify your target, er, potential new friend:

Slowly sneak up on them:

If they see you before you are ready, pretend to be interested in something else:

Don't be too concerned if they are taller or look different than you:

Look friendly and hold very still if they approach you:

Lean in for a sniff:

Don't take it personally if they don't warm to you right away:

It's ok to up the ante and move in a bit closer:

And, at this point, it is also entirely appropriate to taste a bit of the snack they've been carrying around:

Pay close attention to the subtle signs indicating whether or not they are receptive to your methods:

If, at the end, ears are upright and you haven't been spat at, you're doing well. Repeat these steps as needed until you have won your new friend over: