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How to Ask Respectfully
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At home, who can you ask permission from if you want to do something? 

Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Guardian, etc. 

100

Scenario: Ask a classmate for something to write with. 

"May I please borrow a pencil?" 

100

Yes or No: While in public with family, do you have to ask to go to the restroom? 

No

100
How do you ask for something politely? 

Saying "please" or "may I." 

100

Which tone of voice shows that you are being polite when asking for permission? 

Calm or another positive tone reflecting acceptance. 

200

True or False: If a guardian tells you no to something, you must listen. 

True 

200

If you have to go to the restroom, who do you ask for permission? 

Your teacher or another staff member. 

200

Scenario: You are at the store and you see something that you need. Ask for it. 

"Can I get this please?" 

200

If someone says no, what do you do? 

Accept their answer. 

200

The best way to begin a request is by.. 

Greeting the other person before asking. Small talk. 

300

True or False: If a sibling tells you that you cannot borrow one of their belongings, it's okay to take and use it anyway. 

False 

300

True or False: It's okay to ask someone if you can sit with them during lunch? 

True 

300

True or False: If you see a service dog, it is okay to approach and pet the dog without asking the owner first. 

False

300

What is something that you do when asking for permission on something? 

Explain yourself, be polite, etc. 

300

Through body language, how can you communicate respect when making a request? 

Making eye contact, facing the person, etc. 

400

Scenario: Ask a parent or guardian if you can go to the movies with a friend. 

"May I please go to the movies with my friend." 

400

Scenario: Ask the teacher for assistance with a question. 

"Excuse me, could you please help me with question 8?" 

400

Scenario: Ask your friend if they want to go to the park. 

"Hey, do you want to go to the park?" 

400

When you ask for permission on something with someone else, what are you checking for? 

Consent, making sure the other person is okay with the request, etc. 

400

Before asking to borrow something, what should you ask first? 

If the other person is using the object. 

500

Scenario: Ask a sibling to trade chores with you. 

"If you take out the trash for me, I'll wash the dishes." 

500

True or False: It is okay to ask another classmate if you can copy their homework? 

False

500

At the store, if something is locked up, who do you ask for assistance with getting the object? 

An employee. 

500

What is the difference between asking permission for something and being demanding? 

You're giving the other person a choice. 

500

How do you respectfully show appreciation when permission is granted? 

Thank the other individual. 

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