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What are two safe, polite questions you can ask someone to start a conversation?
"How is your day going?" or "What kind of hobbies do you like?" (Accept any friendly, open-ended question).
If someone has crossed arms, a furrowed brow, and is looking away, they are likely feeling this emotion.
Angry, annoyed, or defensive.
True or False: It is okay to say "no" to a friend if they ask you to do something you are uncomfortable with.
True.
What is one physical coping strategy you can use to calm your body down when you start to feel angry during a disagreement?
Taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or taking a brief walk.
True or False: If someone doesn't reply to your text within 5 minutes, you should send them multiple question marks to get their attention.
False.
In a good conversation, the "50/50 rule" means you should balance these two actions equally.
Talking and listening.
Saying "Oh, great" can mean two totally different things depending on this vocal trait.
Tone of voice (sarcasm vs. genuine excitement).
Sharing deeply personal secrets or medical information with someone you just met is called this social mistake.
Over-sharing.
Instead of saying "You always ruin everything," you should use this type of statement to express your feelings without blaming.
An "I" statement (e.g., "I feel upset when...").
Typing a text message or email in ALL CAPS generally implies that you are doing this.
Yelling or shouting.
What is a polite phrase you can use to end a conversation when you need to leave?
"It was great catching up with you, but I have to head out now."
This is the standard, comfortable physical distance you should keep between yourself and an acquaintance when talking.
Personal space (about an arm's length or 3 to 4 feet).
If you ask a classmate to hang out and they say, "I'm really busy this week," what is the best way to respond?
"No problem, maybe another time!" (Accepting the boundary gracefully).
What does it mean to "agree to disagree"?
Accepting that you and the other person have different opinions and choosing to stop arguing about it.
Before adding a friend to a massive group chat, what should you do first?
Ask for their permission.
If a conversation is dying out or the other person is giving one-word answers, what is the best thing to do?
Ask an open-ended question about them, or politely wrap up the conversation.
What is the difference between an "inside thought" and an "outside thought"?
Inside thoughts are unfiltered or potentially hurtful ideas you keep to yourself; outside thoughts are polite and safe to say out loud.
Name a situation where it is not okay to keep a secret for a friend.
When the secret involves the friend hurting themselves, hurting someone else, or being in danger.
If someone gives you constructive criticism or feedback, what is the first thing you should do before responding?
Listen without interrupting and try to understand their perspective.
What is a good boundary rule regarding posting photos of your friends on your own social media accounts?
Always ask them for permission before posting their photo.
Before completely changing the topic of a conversation, what should you use to bridge the old topic to the new one?
A transition phrase (e.g., "That reminds me of..." or "Speaking of movies...").
If someone is checking their watch, looking at the door, or giving short sighs, what is the room "telling" you?
The person is ready to end the conversation or needs to leave.
If you accidentally hurt a friend's feelings, what are the two steps required to properly mend the relationship?
Giving a sincere apology and changing the behavior in the future.
When two friends want to do different things, finding a solution where both people give up a little bit to meet in the middle is called this.
A compromise.
If you see someone being insulted or bullied in a comment section, what can you do to be an "upstander"?
Report the comments, support the person privately, or tell a trusted adult/moderator.