True or False
If you're feeling really angry, it's easier to solve a probolem.
Marcus and his friend both want to choose the game. Marcus says, "How about you pick this time and I'll pick next time?"
Nailed It
You're upset because your friend interrupted you.
What is the best thing to say?
A. "You're so annoying!"
B. "I was still talking. Can I finish?"
C. Ignore them forever.
D. Interrupt them back.
B. "I was still talking. Can I finish?"
A friend cuts in front of you while you're waiting for a turn.
Tell them calmly, "Excuse me, it was my turn. Can I go next?"
Listening to the other person's perspective can help solve disagreements.
True
Ava is upset that her brother borrowed her charger without asking. She yells, slams her door, and refuses to talk about it.
Failed It
Your brother keeps borrowing your things without asking.
What should you do first?
A. Stay calm and talk to him.
B. Hide all of his things.
C. Yell at him.
D. Get even.
A. Stay calm and talk to him.
Your sibling keeps changing the TV channel without asking.
Calmly explain the problem and try to find a compromise, such as taking turns choosing shows.
If you disagree with someone, you have to convince them that you're right.
False
Ethan's friend forgot to invite him to a get-together. Ethan asks, "Can we talk about something that's been bothering me?" and explains how he felt.
Nailed It
Your friends want to play basketball, but you'd rather play soccer.
What is the best response?
A. Refuse to play anything.
B. Tell everyone they're wrong.
C. Join basketball this time and ask about soccer later.
D. Walk away without saying anything.
C. Join basketball this time and ask about soccer later.
Your friends want to play a game you don't enjoy, but everyone else wants to play it.
Be flexible, participate anyway, or suggest playing your preferred game next time.
Sometimes the best solution is to respectfully agree to disagree.
True
Sophia disagrees with her classmate during a group project. She interrupts repeatedly and says, "That's a terrible idea."
A classmate says something that hurts your feelings.
What is the best way to handle it?
A. Tell everyone about them.
B. Say something mean back.
C. Calmly tell them how you feel.
D. Never talk to them again.
C. Calmly tell them how you feel
A friend says something hurtful during an argument and later acts like nothing happened.
Talk privately with them, explain how their comment affected you, listen to their perspective, and work toward a solution or apology.