Finding and Choosing Good Friends
Which of these is not a characteristic of a good friend? Caring, share common interests, rich, or loyal
Rich
Define "don't be a sore loser"
Getting angry, upset or sad when you lose a game.
You should always give contact information to people you meet on line. True or False
FALSE
What is the last thing you should say to someone at the end of the conversation?
"Bye", "it was fun talking to you", "See you again soon", etc.
Name a sign you are excepted by others.
They seek you out to do things
They talk to you and respond to your attempts to talk
They ask for your contact information
They give you their contact information
They message, email or call
They respond to your messages or calls
They invite you to do things
They accept your invitation to do things
They add you to their social pages
They say nice things to you and give compliments
What does it mean "don't be a bad winner"
Being a bad winner involved gloating about your victory either through excessive bragging, over-the-top displays of celebration or rubbing the defeat in your opponent’s face.
When I talk about electronic communication, what am I talking about (list a couple examples)
Text messaging
Instant Messaging
Video chatting
Social networking sites
Phone
What is the first step for entering a group conversation?
Listen to the topic
What does it mean to have equality in your friendship?
Answers may vary- no one dominates the other. You both need each other equally and the enjoyment is reciprocal and shared.
Define "Don't be a referee"
They call the plays, point out rule violations, and enforce the rules of a game
What do you NOT tell to people you meet online and don't know?
Your real name, phone number, address, city, parent's names, etc.
Which is a step shared by both entering and exiting a conversation?
-Say "hello"
-Wait for a pause in the conversation
-Give a cover story
Wait for a pause in the conversation
What does it mean to be able to self-disclose to your friends?
Answers may vary- You should be able to share some of your thoughts and feelings as well as tell secrets.
Give one example of verbal praise and one example of nonverbal praise
Answers may vary- "good job", "excellent", "thank you" and thumbs up, high fives, fist bumps
Why is it not smart to share personal pictures or information online?
ANYONE could be reading or listening to you, people can share information with others, things never go away online.
Why is it important to find a common interest during conversations
Why is it important to have trust in a friendship?
Answers may vary but something about having your back and supporting you
What is the easiest way to be a good sport, say "....." at the end of the game
"Good game"
How many messages/phone calls can you make, in a row, without hearing back from someone?
2
Why should conversations be 50/50?
Answers may vary- each person will feel welcome and listened to. The conversation is equal. No one is being a "conversation hog".