Life Skills #1
Is it important to learn how to count your change from a clerk/cashier in a store?
Yes. You need to know if you are given the right amount of money.
It is okay to yell "fire" in a public place when there is not a real fire.
Never! Do not yell "fire" unless there is a real fire and you or others are in danger.
If your interview is scheduled for 10:00am, what time should you arrive?
9:30am, 9:45am; don't be too early or late
Is it ok to behave inappropriately while in the community if you are upset?
No, you should always do your best to be appropriate even when something is upsetting you.
After you blow your nose with a tissue, is it ok to shake hands with people without washing your hands?
No. You should wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.
When you get on an elevator, should you hold the door if you see someone else coming?
Yes, it is rude to close doors in someone's face.
If someone is speaking, should you start speaking over them?
No, this is considered rude and you should wait until they are finished to start talking
When trying on shoes in a store, do you need to wear socks?
Yes, you need to wear socks or borrow some from the store employees.
Should you walk up and start talking to someone who is on the phone.
No, you should wait until they are off the phone.
You are in a new situation and know no one. Is it appropriate to start talking to a stranger to get to know them and make new friends?
Yes, everyone starts out as strangers until you start to get to know the person with a conversation.
Should you whisper if you need to tell something to someone while watching a movie in the theater?
Yes, you do not want to disturb other people during the movie.
Should you copy in real life what people do on television or in the movies?
No, television and movies are make believe.
This is a common phrase used when trying to pass around someone that is in your path
Excuse me
Is it ok to answer someone else's phone without asking their permission?
No, but you can tell them that they missed a call.
if someone is asking for $10, and I only have $20 to get me through the next two weeks, should I feel obligated to give them half the money I have left?
You should not feel obligated. If you would like to give money, make sure you are only giving what you can, and that you are still able to get by and take care of yourself
When other seats are available in the theater, should you leave a space between yourself and a stranger?
Yes, it would be strange to sit right next to a stranger.
When out in the community, should you hold doors open for someone older than you or when someone is close behind you?
Yes, you should hold doors open for someone older than you or when someone is close behind you. It is good manners.
While in the doctor's waiting room, is it okay to ask people why they are waiting to see the doctor or tell them in detail why you are there?
No, you should not ask people why they are waiting to see the doctor or tell them in detail why you are there. It's private information.
Is it okay to call people early in the morning or late at night?
No, unless it's an emergency or you know their schedule.
When you walk up to or walk by someone's house, is it okay to look in through the windows or doors?
No, that is rude (not respectful of their privacy).
The waitress gave Shanley, the incorrect/wrong amount of change back. What should he do?
He should calmly show her the receipt and ask for the correct change. It was most likely an accident.
What phrase should you say after burping
Excuse me
You lose something in a store and cannot find it. What should you do?
You should ask the lost and found department, which is usually located in the customer service area of the store.
If you have plans arranged with someone, and a cool event pops up that you want to do instead, is it appropriate to ditch the plans you had with that person to go to the new event instead?
No, you could ask if they want to change the plans, but you should not just ditch someone because better plans come up
If you are knocking on the door or ringing the doorbell and nobody answers, should you let yourself in if the door is open or unlocked?
No. You should try again later.