Name that Feeling
Someone takes credit for your idea. You feel upset and angry. What is another word for this feeling?
Frustrated, disappointed, or hurt.
A student says, “I was just joking,” after making fun of someone's appearance. How might the other person feel?
Embarrassed, hurt, angry, insecure
A friend gets a bad grade and you want to say, “Wow, you're really bad at this.” Using the THINK strategy, should you say it? Why or why not?
No. It isn't helpful or kind.
You say something mean to a friend when you're angry. Later, you realize you went too far. What should you do?
Take responsibility, apologize, and change your behavior.
Two students experience the exact same situation but have completely different reactions. Why might they feel differently?
People have different experiences, personalities, perspectives, and feelings.
Your friend doesn't invite you to something, and you see pictures of everyone else there. How might you feel?
Left out/hurt/disappointed
True or false: Words can hurt someone's feelings even if you didn't mean to hurt them.
True
What should you do before saying something when you're angry?
Pause and think.
Someone accidentally bumps into you in the hallway. What could you do instead of getting angry?
Assume it may have been accidental and move on.
Is empathy the same as agreeing with someone?
No
Someone keeps interrupting you while you're trying to explain something important. What might you feel?
Frustrated/annoyed
A student makes fun of another student's answer in class. What might happen even after the comment is over?
The student may feel embarrassed, stop participating, lose confidence, etc.
Is every true thing something we need to say out loud?
No
Someone makes a mistake during a group project. What could you say?
“That's okay. Let's figure it out.”
Someone is sitting alone at lunch. What might they be feeling?
Lonely, sad, uncomfortable
Your friend is upset but says, “I'm fine.” What other feelings might they actually be experiencing?
Sad, embarrassed, worried, angry, etc.
Why doesn't saying “I was just joking” automatically fix hurt feelings?
It explains intent but doesn't erase the impact.
Why is it sometimes better to wait before responding to someone?
Emotions can affect our judgment and cause us to say things we regret.
You hear a classmate making fun of someone who isn't there. What could you do?
Don't join in, change the subject, or speak up.
Someone reacts strongly to something that doesn't seem like a big deal to you. What should you remember?
You don't know everything they're experiencing.
Can you name three different feelings someone might experience during an argument?
anger, frustration, sadness, embarrassment, fear, disappointment
Why might someone remember a hurtful comment for a long time?
Words can affect confidence, relationships, and how someone sees themselves.
Someone tells you a secret that you think is funny. Your friends want you to tell everyone. What should you consider before sharing it?
Whether it's kind, necessary, helpful, and respectful of the person's privacy.
A friend tells you that something you said hurt them, but you didn't mean it that way. What should you do?
Listen, acknowledge their feelings, and avoid becoming defensive.
Two people experience the same situation but feel completely differently. Does that mean one person is wrong? Explain.
No. People have different experiences, perspectives, and emotions.