Consequences
You go out for the day but forget to charge your phone, and it dies by noon.
What is the most obvious consequence of your phone dying while you're out?
You can't make calls, check maps, look things up, or contact anyone.
You wake up and realize you're out of milk for your cereal.
What is the simplest solution to get milk for your breakfast?
Go to the store and buy more milk.
What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
You go to heat up your leftover pizza in the microwave, but it's still cold in the middle after a minute.
What is the most common cause for food not heating up properly in a microwave?
It wasn't in the microwave long enough
You spill a small amount of water on the kitchen counter while getting a drink.
On a scale of 1 (tiny) to 5 (huge), how big of a problem is this spill, assuming you have a paper towel nearby?
1 or 2 - It's a tiny, easily fixed problem with no lasting consequences.
You are talking to a new coworker at your job, and they ask you a question. You answer it but immediately turn away and start doing something else without making eye contact or waiting for their full response.
What might be a social consequence of this action for how that coworker might think about you?
they might think you're uninterested, rude, or difficult to talk to, making future interactions awkward.
You're trying to watch your favorite show, but the TV remote isn't working. You've tried new batteries, but it still won't turn on the TV.
What is a common solution to control the TV if the remote is broken?
Use the manual buttons on the TV itself, or if you have a smart TV, use a phone app.
What has an eye but cannot see?
A needle
You notice your roommate's bedroom light is on all night, every night, even when they're not in the room. This adds to the electricity bill.
What is one common reason someone might leave a light on unnecessarily?
They forgot to turn it off, they fell asleep with it on, or they just don't think about the cost.
You go to your favorite restaurant, and they tell you there's a 15-minute wait for a table.
Is this a small, medium, or large problem for your evening plans?
Small - It's common, minor inconvenience that can be easily managed by waiting or finding another activity for a short time.
You have a recurring weekly appointment, like a guitar lesson, and you consistently arrive 5-10 minutes late without letting your instructor know in advance.
What could be a negative consequence for your learning or your relationship with your instructor over time?
You might miss important warm-up time or instructions, your instructor might feel disrespected, or they might eventually cut your lesson short.
You're at a restaurant, and the loud music is making it difficult for you to concentrate on your conversation with your friend.
What is one polite way you could try to solve the problem of the loud music?
ask your friend if they would mind moving to a quieter table, or ask the waiter if it's possible to turn the music down slightly
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
Palm Tree
You are enjoying a quiet evening watching TV, when suddenly the picture freezes and then disappears, and your internet goes out completely. You know your internet bill was paid.
What are two different, common causes for an unexpected internet outage at home?
A power outage in the area, an issue with the internet service provider, a loose cable connection, or a router/modem malfunction.
At your job, a coworker constantly borrows your pens and doesn't return them, and you keep running out.
How significant is this problem for your daily work, and why?
Medium - It's an ongoing annoyance that hinders your work slightly and could become frustrating, but is not critical.
Your friend tells you about a new TV show they've been watching, and you immediately tell them, "Oh, I heard about that! The main character dies in the final episode!" – spoiling a major point in the show.
What is a consequence this could have on your friend's enjoyment of the show and their trust in sharing things with you?
Your friend's viewing experience is ruined, and they might be less likely to share their interests or personal experiences with you in the future because they fear you'll spoil things.
You've been trying to learn a new, complex guitar riff, but no matter how many times you practice, you keep making the same mistake, and you're getting frustrated.
What are two different strategies you could try to help yourself master this difficult guitar riff?
Break the riff down into smaller, slower sections and practice them individually
watch a video tutorial of someone playing it
ask a guitar teacher or more experienced friend for tips
record yourself playing to identify the exact mistake
What is the strongest muscle in the body?
Tongue
You've noticed that whenever a particular coworker tells a joke, almost no one laughs, and sometimes people even look uncomfortable. Yet, they continue to tell jokes frequently.
What are two potential causes for a person consistently telling jokes that don't land well, despite a lack of positive feedback from others?
They might have a different sense of humor, struggle to read social cues and peoples reactions, might be trying too hard to fit in, or genuinely believe their jokes are funny and don't realize others aren't reacting positively.
You accidentally double-book yourself and realize you scheduled a doctor's appointment at the exact same time as an important shift at work.
Is this a small, medium, or large problem, and what makes it that size?
Large - It's a significant conflict that requires immediate action to resolve, potentially impacting your health, job responsibilities, and reputation.
You are living with roommates, and you find a shared chore, like taking out the trash, unpleasant. You decide to simply leave the full trash bag by the door for someone else to deal with, several times in a row.
Beyond the immediate mess, what is a long-term consequence this behavior could have on your living situation, your relationship with your peers, and how they view your reliability?
Your roommates will likely become resentful, feel like you're not pulling your weight, and might stop trusting you with other responsibilities, potentially leading to tension, arguments, or even them seeking a different roommate.
You've been working at your new job for a few weeks, and you consistently struggle with remembering the specific steps for one particular task, which is causing you to fall behind. You're worried your supervisor will notice.
What is a solution you could use to ensure you correctly remember the steps for this task and demonstrate initiative to your supervisor?
You could politely ask your supervisor or a trusted coworker to walk you through the steps again
create a simple, step-by-step checklist or visual guide for yourself
inform your supervisor that you are actively working on memorizing this specific process.
What is the collective noun for a group of owls?
A parliament.
You notice your friend, who usually loves playing video games, has been avoiding online gaming sessions with the group for the past few weeks and seems quieter than usual.
What are two causes for a sudden change in someone's social habits and interests, like avoiding activities they usually enjoy?
They could be feeling overwhelmed or stressed
experiencing a personal problem
developing new interests that occupy their time
You lent your expensive gaming headset to a friend, and a week later, you notice it's damaged. When you ask your friend about it, they deny ever using it or knowing how it broke.
How significant is this problem, considering both the damaged item and your friend's response, and what are the potential long-term impacts?
5 - It's a significant problem because it involves not only a damaged item but also a lack of trust and honesty. Long-term impacts could include a strained or broken friendship, financial loss, and a reluctance to lend items to this person again.