There is nothing we can do without friction. If there were no friction, the motion of the object would not have stopped , it would have continued non-stop. A nail is fixed to the wall because of friction. Due to friction it has been possible to build concrete buildings and houses. As a result of friction I can write on paper with pencil or pen. We can walk because of the friction between our shoes and the ground. Due to the friction we can change the direction of the car as needed. Due to the friction of the air, it was possible to land safely from the plane using the parachute. So while friction is considered a nuisance in many areas of our daily lives, it is essential.