Video Games
Starting a conversation
Conversation Rules
Friendship
Anger
100

I begin to escalate, raise my voice and get frustrated.... What should I do?

Take a break, turn off the game

100

Gardening

What kind of flowers do you like to plant? 

Do you make your own fruits or vegetables? 

100

I have something I want to say in a meeting but it is not my turn and I have been asked to wait and allow others to speak 

Do not interrupt

Be patient

100

How do you know someone wants to be your friend?

They spend time with you, they talk to you, share an interest

100

How can I control my anger?

Calming strategies

200

I start telling other people what to do and they are not listening... what should I do?

Everyone playing a game can play the way they want to. They DO NOT have to listen to me
200

Hockey

What is your favorite hockey team? 

Who is your favorite hockey player? 

200

What are signs of a good listener? 

quiet hands and feet

patient

no talking

200

How can I learn something about a friend

I can ask them questions

200

What is an "I feel" statement

"I feel.... angry.... because...."
300

How can I tell if I am having fun while playing a video game? 

Smile

Happy demeaner

Calm Speech

300

Bike Riding

What kind of bike? 

Where do you like to ride?

300

What are signs of a good speaker

Watches the listener to make sure they are interested

300

How can I join a group

Ask if I can join

300

If I feel an outburst coming on, what can I do?

Take a break, tell someone I need space

400

I notice that it is taking a long time to load a game.. what should I do? 

I can play it today but then when I have my next game time I may want to choose a different game that is quicker to set up

400

Airplanes

Have you been on an airplane? 

Where would you go? 

400

How can you tell if someone is interested? 

They give eye contact

They join in, ask questions

400

What is something nice I can do for a friend

spend time together, remember important things

400

What is healthy anger

healthy anger = I feel, calming strategies


500

I begin to get frustrated in team game play.. what should I do? 

Switch to a solo game
500

Cooking

What do you like to cook? 

500

How can I control myself so I do not interrupt

Be patient

Listen to others

500

How do I know if I am a good friend? 

Compliments from others

Quality time together

500

What is unhealthy anger

unhealthy anger = aggression, swearing, AWOL

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