Expected vs Unexpected
Think it or Say it?
Words Matter: Make It Better
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100

You walk into class and say good morning to your teacher. Expected or unexpected?

Expected


100

Your friend gets a haircut. You think it looks nice. What do you do?

Say it! Give a compliment.

100

Instead of saying "Move!" what could you say?


"Excuse me, could I get by?"

100

What animal has three hearts?

Octopus

100

How many colors are in a rainbow?

Seven

200

Someone is talking and you interrupt them repeatedly because you have something exciting to share.

Unexpected

200

Someone answers a question incorrectly. You think, "That was a really dumb answer!" Should you say it?

Nope - think it!

200


Instead of saying "That's stupid!" when you disagree with an idea, what could you say?

"I have a different idea."

200

What is the only food that never spoils when stored properly?

Honey

200

What is the fastest land animal?

Cheetah

300


Your friend loses a game and gets upset. You give them a moment before asking if they're okay.

Expected

300

Your classmate keeps talking while you're trying to work. You feel frustrated. What could you say?

"I'm having trouble concentrating. Could we have some quiet?"

300

You accidentally hurt someone's feelings with a comment. What could you say?

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."

300

What animal can sleep for weeks or months at a time?

A snail

300

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

400

You're playing a group game, and the group changes the rules slightly. You refuse to keep playing because it's not your way.

Unexpected

400

Someone shares an idea you disagree with. You shout, "this is the worst idea I've ever heard."

Think it! 

400

Your friend is having trouble with a game. Instead of saying "You're so bad at this," what could you say?

"Want me to help you?" or "You can try again!"

400

What planet rains diamonds according to scientific models?

Neptune

400

How many bones does an adult human typically have?

206

500

You're at ODT and notice someone sitting alone. You ask if they'd like to join your game, but respect their answer if they say no.

Expected

500


Your teacher is teaching something you find really boring. You want to shout out, "This is SO boring." What should you do?

Keep that thought to yourself - think it! 

500

You are frustrated with a group member who isn't doing their part. How can you address it respectfully?

"I feel frustrated because we need everyone's help. Can we figure out how to divide the work?"


500

What animal's fingerprints are very similar to humans'?

Koala

500

What is the smallest country in the world?

Vatican City

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