Cool Communication
Your friends keep interrupting you while you are explaining why you are upset. What should you do?
calmly ask to finish speaking
You notice your friends hanging out without you after school. Instead of assuming the worst, what should you do?
ask about it calmly, use communication, avoid gossip
stay calm, encourage teamwork, avoid blaming them
Your sibling takes something from your room without asking, and you feel angry right away. What should you do first?
take deep breaths, calm down before reacting, and communicate kindly
Your group cannot decide where to eat after an event. What is one fair way to solve the disagreement?
vote, compromise, take turns choosing
During class, your partner rolls their eyes while you are talking during a project discussion. What should you do?
stay clam, ask if something is wrong, avoid escalating the situation
Your best friend starts spending more time with someone else, and you feel jealous. What is the best response?
talk honestly about feelings, respect other friendships
Once teammate keeps talking over everyone when planning out a project. What should the group do?
respectfully ask everyone to take turns, encourage equal participation
During a game, someone accuses you of cheating in front of everyone. What is the best response?
stay calm, explain your side, avoid yelling
compromise, split responsibilities, discuss strengths fairly
Your teammate says, "That's a stupid idea." How could you respond respectfully?
ask for feedback, stay calm, explain your idea
A friend borrowed your hoodie weeks ago and has not returned it yet. What is the best way to handle it?
politely ask for it back, use communication, avoid passive aggressive behavior
A group chat that you are in starts making fun of another students. You feel uncomfortable. What should you do?
avoid participating in the conversation, stand up for the student respectfully, leave the chat, support the student
You are so angry during an argument that you feel like screaming. What should you do?
Take a break, breathe deeply, walk away temporarily, cool down
A teammate never helps during projects but still wants the credit. What is the best way to handle this?
communicate with your teammate, assign clear responsibilities, involve teachers if necessary
You are upset with a friend and want to text them immediately while angry. What the better choice?
pause before responding, calm down first, talk in person later
You hear a rumor that your friend has been talking badly about you. What should you do before reacting?
talk to your friend, avoid spreading more rumors
Your group project is due tommorrow and two teammates are arguing instead of working. What should happen next?
focus on the goal, divide tasks, calm the conflict respectfully
A classmate bumps into you in the hallway and laughs. You think they did it on purpose. What should you avoid doing?
fighting, threatening them, yelling immediately
During a group activity, one personis being left out. What should the team do?
include them, assign them a role, encourage participation
A friend misunderstood what you meant and now thinks you were insulting them. What are two healthy ways to fix the misunderstanding?
tell them what you meant, apologize if needed, listen to their feelings, speak calmly
Two people in your friend group are arguing and trying to get everyone to "pick a side." What should you do?
stay neutral, encourage communication, avoid fueling drama
discuss fairness respectfully, encourage equal opportunities, involve adult support if needed
accept feedback calmly, ask how to improve, avoid lashing out
Your friend is angry because they think you ignored them, but you were dealing with a family emergency. How can both people revolve the conflict?
explain the misundersanding, listen to feelings, apologize for miscommunication, rebuild trust