Classroom
Rules
Rules
You walk into class late—what should you do?
Quietly enter and sit down
When someone is talking, what should you do?
Listen and wait
Your friend looks sad—what should you do?
Ask if they’re okay
What do you do in a quiet place (library)?
Use a quiet voice
How do you keep a friend?
Be kind and take turns
Teacher is helping another student—what do you do?
Wait your turn
What is the hidden rule about interrupting?
Wait for a pause (interrupting is usually rude)
Friend says: “I failed my test.” You say “I got 100!”
Unexpected—may seem like bragging
What’s the hidden rule about standing too close?
Give personal space
Can friends have different interests?
Yes
Teacher says: “It’s getting noisy in here…”
She wants the class to get quieter
If you talk about your own topic the whole time—what happens?
Others may feel bored or ignored
What does tone of voice tell us?
How someone feels
At a store, you want something—what do you do?
Ask politely
If a friend seems annoyed, what should you do?
Check in or give space
You finish work early—what’s the hidden rule?
Stay busy without distracting others
Why do people make small talk?
To be polite and start connection
Why is it important to think about others’ thoughts?
It helps you respond appropriately
You see your doctor at a party—what’s the hidden rule?
Keep conversation casual
You want to be invited somewhere—what should you do?
Ask directly (people can’t read your mind)
You notice the class is working quietly, but you have a funny idea you want to share.
What is the hidden rule?
Wait for an appropriate time (like group work or after the lesson)
You ask a classmate a question, and they give a short answer and look away.
What should you do next?
Change the topic or stop the conversation
You tell a joke and no one laughs. Someone says, “Okay…” and looks uncomfortable.
What might they be thinking?
On the bus, someone is standing and holding a heavy bag. You are sitting.
What is the hidden rule?
Offer your seat
Your friend keeps talking about something you’re not interested in.
What is the BEST response?
Listen briefly, then politely change the topic or take turns