Making Friends
When you're looking for a friend, you should look for someone who is reliable. What does it mean to be "reliable"?
They generally do what they say they will do.
What are some ways to keep a friendship going?
Scenario: You witness a friend being bullied, in immediate physical danger. What do you do?
You immediately get an adult for help.
Is this an example of a helpful or hurtful thing to say: "Hey, just so you know, you have something in your teeth"
Helpful, when said in private
What are 3 steps to introducing yourself to a new person?
Greet them, add a connection, and ask an easy question.
Why are boundaries important in a friendship?
They keep both friends safe, happy, and respected.
When you get help from an adult after seeing someone get bullied, what should you tell the adult?
WHO it happened to, WHAT you saw, and WHEN/WHERE it happened.
What is the 10-minute rule?
If someone can't reasonably change it in about 10 minutes, don't point it out as a criticism.
Name 3 ways you can show interest in what another person is saying to you in conversation.
Ex: Face the person you're talking to, react to what they say, ask questions, and make comments.
What are 3 things you can do for someone who is going through a hard time?
Notice, listen, and be there
Name 3 different types of bullying
Ex: cyberbullying, physical bullying, verbal bullying, and social/relational bullying
Scenario: You made a joke to your friend and it hurt their feelings. What does it mean to notice your intent AND its impact?
Don't just focus on how you meant something to go (ex. "I was just joking around!"), focus on the impact it had on the other person and apologize for the way you hurt them.
Scenario: You are waiting in line at lunch and notice the person next to you is wearing a shirt for a band you like. How can you introduce yourself?
Ex: "Hi! My name is ____. I love your shirt! That's my favorite band. What's your name?"
Scenario: You notice that your friend has been quieter than usual and hasn't been wanting to spend time with anyone. How can you be there for them?
Ex: Tell them you noticed they've been quiet, ask if they want to talk about it, listen to what they say, and tell them you're there for them.
If you see someone being bullied, you can either be direct, distract, and/or report/support them. What is something you can say if you are wanting to "distract" the person being bullied.
Ex: "Come with me", "Let's go over here", or "We need to leave"
Scenario: You and your friends are teasing someone. They laugh at first, but then they say: "Okay, seriously. Stop." One of your friends says: "They're being too sensitive". What should happen next?
You immediately stop and apologize for any harm you may have caused.
Scenario: You notice someone sitting alone at a birthday party and want to introduce yourself. How would you do that?
Ex: "Hi! My name is _____. How do you know ____ (the name of the person whose party it is)?"
Scenario: Your friend wants you to lie to your parents about where you're going and go somewhere that you're not allowed to go. What boundary can you set with that friend?
Ex: "I don't feel comfortable lying to my parents. I don't want to do that."
What makes a hurtful behavior count as bullying?
It is repeated or serious behavior that hurts, threatens, humiliates, or excludes someone
Scenario: Five students are arguing with one student. The five students keep interrupting, laughing, and talking over them. What could you do?
Ex: Have the person being bullied come with you somewhere else, tell the group to stop, or get an adult for help.