Community Skills
What should you check before crossing the street?
Look for traffic in all directions and cross when it is safe.
Name one household chore you should do regularly.
Cleaning counters, dishes, laundry, vacuuming, taking out trash, etc.
Your shift starts at 9:00am. What time should you arrive?
5 to 10 minutes early.
A stranger online asks for your home address. Should you give it out?
No
You're feeling frustrated because you can't complete a task. Name one good choice.
Take a break, ask for help, or calmly try again.
What information do you need when planning a bus trip?
Route, stops, departure/arrival times, and fare/payment information.
How often should you check your smoke detector?
Test it regularly- generally about once a month.
You don't understand the directions your supervisor gave you. What should you do?
Ask the supervisor to explain or show you again.
Someone texts you a link and says, "Click this now to win $1,000!" What should you do?
You have an appointment tomorrow. Name one way to help yourself remember.
Set an alarm/reminder or put it on your physical calendar.
You get on the wrong bus. What should you do?
Stay calm and ask the driver or another appropriate person to help.
You notice your toilet is overflowing. What should you do first?
Stop the water if you safely can and get help/contact the appropriate person. Landlord, plumber, etc.
You made a mistake at work. What should you do?
Be honest, tell the appropriate person, and ask how to correct it.
You smell gas in your home. What should you do?
Leave the area and contact emergency services/gas provider from a safe location.
You have work at 8:00am, but your ride cancels. What should you do?
Look for another safe transportation option and contact your employer if you may be late.
You're shopping and can't find an item. Who should you ask?
A store employee or the app.
You are cooking and notice smoke coming from the pan. What should you NOT do?
Do not leave it unattended or throw water on a grease fire. Do not dump directly into the trash.
Your coworker is bothering you while you're trying to work. What could you say?
Politely ask them to let you focus on your work and involve a supervisor if necessary.
Someone asks for your bank password because they say they need to "help" you. What should you do?
Do not give them your password
Your roommate keeps eating your food without asking. What should you do?
Calmly talk to your roommate, explain the problem, and work out boundaries.
Your phone dies while you're out and you don't know how to get home. What could you do?
Ask a safe person/employee for assistance, possibly use business' phone to call home or friend, charging dock stations at some locations.
Your rent is due tomorrow, but you don't have enough money. What should you do?
Contact the landlord/property manager promptly rather than ignoring the problem.
Your fiend texts, "Skip work today and come hang out." What should you do?
A friend wants you to get into a car with someone who has been drinking. What should you do?
Do not get in the vehicle; find a safe ride.
You have $100 until your next paycheck. You need $40 for food, $30 for transportation, and $20 for your phone bill. Your friends invite you out and it will cost $35. Can you afford to go?
No. Your needs total $90, leaving only $10.