"WOW! You look..."
Mrs. Chaz just got a new haircut
"Her hair looks terrible!"
THINK IT. If you say it out loud it may hurt Mrs. Chaz's feelings
"I am so bored"
THINK IT! Ask your teacher/parent for a quick 1 minute break or use a fidget toy.
"Can I sit with you?"
SAY It Be brave and try to meet new friends.
When opening your present you say:
"WOW I love these but, have another one just like it!"
Think it! It may hurt their feelings. Say thank you! You may be able to exchange it later for something else.
" I am falling asleep!"
Think it!
Say: I am very tired. I might need a break to help energize.
Someone has glasses on in class for the first time.
"Whoa look at their glasses!! What a nerd!"
THINK IT! Try to point out something positive about them or don't say anything at all.
"I am not understanding this problem. I need help"
SAY IT! If you're confused, it's important to ask for help.
" Wow your lunch looks good. I want some!"
THINK IT! It is usually not polite to ask for others food.
When receiving a gift:
"I don't even like this color"
Think it! Say Thank you!
Will you play this game with me?
Say it. You need to remember to play their games too AND take turns.
A student just dyed their hair bright pink
"Cool hair!"
SAY IT! Compliments make other people feel happy and it is a kind thing to do.
"This is too hard for me!"
THINK IT! There's another way to communicate this- "I'm having a hard time with this assignment, can you please help me?"
"This food is sooo gross! I am so sick of it!"
Think it! It is not polite to say this out loud. It might hurt someones feelings.
"I have been wanting Robux!" Thank you so much!
Say it!
" I'm sorry, You can't sit here. This seat is saved!"
Think it!
Say: I am waiting for someone. You may sit in this other seat next to me.
Your friend needs to blow their nose.
(In a loud tone) "You have a booger in your nose!"
THINK IT! You can tell them in a polite way like, "hey I don't want to embarrass you but you have something in your nose"
"I never win at this game!"
Think It. That's poor sportsmanship. Congratulate the winner!
"I am allergic to eggs. Does this have eggs in it?"
Say It! Allergies can be a serious health issue. You must make people aware of what food you cannot have and make sure you don't eat anything you are allergic too!
When at a family gathering
"My mom said she didn't like you!"
Think it! That's not kind or helpful.
You are great at Math! Can you please help me with this problem?
Say it! That's a nice compliment and a nice way to ask for help.
Your mom asks "Does this color look good on me?"
"Let's try a different color that goes better with your skin tone."
SAY IT! You can give your family advice if they ask for it without being rude and hurtful. The way you say it matters.
" I am not smart enough!"
Trick question. Don't think it or say it. You should never think this. You are always smart enough. You still get the points for trying!
"Pizza again? I just had this for lunch yesterday!"
Think it. This sounds unkind and ungrateful.
May I have something else for lunch today? May I make myself a sandwich instead?
" Can I have your present?"
Think it! It's not polite to ask for someone else's things.
"What you said hurt my feelings"
Say it It is important to communicate in a kind way to your friends. They cannot read your thought bubble. :)