Navigating Friendships
A friend starts playing with a toy you were using.
I am still using that, can I have it back please?"
A partner isn't helping with the project.
Answer: "Can you help me with this part, please?"
Someone bumps into you while running.
Answer: "Please be careful!"
Someone interrupts you while you are speaking.
Answer: "I wasn’t finished talking yet."
Someone sends you a mean message in a group chat.
Answer: "That wasn't a kind thing to say. Let’s keep this chat helpful."
A friend forgets to invite you to a game.
"I would like to play too, is there room for one more?"
You can’t hear what the teacher is saying.
Answer: "Excuse me, I can't hear. Could you please speak a little louder?"
someone is standing in the way of the slide.
Answer: "Excuse me, I’m ready to slide down now."
A classmate is reading over your shoulder.
Answer: "Please give me some space while I finish my work."
A classmate is struggling to log in or use a website.
"I figured that part out, would you like me to show you how?"
: A friend tells a joke that hurts your feelings.
Answer: "That joke was hurtful, please don't say that to me."
A classmate keeps tapping their pencil loudly.
Answer: "That sound is making it hard to focus, can you please stop?"
You want to join a game of tag that has already started.
Answer: "That looks like fun! Can I join in for the next round?"
Someone asks you a question while you are trying to work.
Answer: "I am focusing right now, I can talk to you during the break."
You see someone being teased in a video game or online class.
Answer: "That’s not cool. Let’s just focus on the game/lesson."
You and a friend both want to be the "leader" of the game.
Answer: "Let's take turns being the leader so we both get a chance."
You disagree with an answer your partner gave.
Answer: "I have a different idea; can I show you what I found?"
Someone is using the swing you’ve been waiting for.
Answer: "I’ve been waiting for a turn, may I go when you are finished?"
A student uses your supplies without asking.
Answer: "Please ask me before you use my things next time."
Someone shares a private secret about a friend online.
Answer: "We shouldn't share things that aren't ours to tell. Please delete that."
A friend is feeling sad because they lost a game.
Answer: "You played a great game! Do you want to try again?"
You don't understand the instructions.
Answer: "I’m not sure what to do, could you explain that one more time?"
Someone accidentally kicks a ball into your game.
Answer: "It’s okay! Here is your ball back."
Someone is standing too close to you in the lunch line.
Answer: "Could you please give me a little more personal space?"
You accidentally send a message to the wrong person.
Answer: "Oops! That message wasn't for you. Sorry about that!"