For the friendly gimlet race, such a thing would have been unheard of just a few generations previously.
They are generally known to be a helpful, friendly race, spreading enlightenment and aid wherever possible.
They protected their star systems with ancient automation and friendly younger races.
When their parents are out of the house for the day, Andrea and Andrew decide to have a friendly race on the family track.
"Did we not learn as children in the history of our planet that it was once peopled by a friendly, peace-loving race?"
One friendly race had been encountered, as well.
Likewise, it is our responsibility to police the safety of friendly sapient races.
You've got a chance to meet an intelligent, friendly alien race, and you want to play this by the book?
A friendly native race could make all the difference in the world in any struggle with the Throgs.
By Ocarina of Time, their role in most stories had changed to a neutral or friendly race.