I-Statement
What Would You Do?
Communication Detective
Picnic Problems
100

"It's okay, I'll just do whatever you want."

"I would like to choose something too. Can we find something we both like?"

100

You want chips at the picnic, but your friend wants pretzels. What could you do?

  • Have both if possible.
  • Split or share the snacks.
  • Take turns choosing.
  • Say, “I would like chips, but we could have both.”
100

“I guess I'll just eat whatever you picked.” Passive, aggressive, or assertive?

Passive, how could we make it more assertive?

100

You want pizza at the picnic. Someone else wants sandwiches. What could you do?

  • Have both pizza and sandwiches if possible.
  • Take turns choosing the food.
  • Vote as a group.
  • Say, “I want pizza, but I’m willing to compromise.”
200

"I guess you can have the last cookie."

"I would like the last cookie too. Can we split it?"

200

 Two people want to sit in the same spot. What could you do?

  • Take turns sitting there.
  • Find another spot together.
  • Decide who sits there first and switch later.
  • Use a compromise.
200

"You're being ridiculous. We're doing it my way." Passive, aggressive, or assertive?

Aggressive, how could we make it more assertive?

200

One person wants to play cards. Another wants to play a ball game. What could you do?

  • Do both activities.
  • Take turns choosing.
  • Set a timer and switch activities.
  • Say, “Let’s play cards first and then play the ball game.”
300

"Fine. We can watch whatever you want."

" I would like to choose the show sometimes too. Can we take turns?"

300

You want to play a game, but someone else wants to do something different. What could you do?

  • Take turns choosing activities.
  • Play both activities for a set amount of time.
  • Find an activity you both enjoy.
  • Say, “I want to play this game. Could we play yours afterward?”
300

" I don't like that choice. Could we look at another option?" Passive, aggressive, or assertive?

Assertive

300

Someone says they don't like the picnic plan. What should you do first?

  • Listen to what they have to say.
  • Ask what they don't like.
  • Ask what they would change.
  • Try to find a compromise.
  • Avoid immediately arguing or dismissing their opinion.
400

"I don't really care where we go."

"I would like to go somewhere I enjoy too. Can we talk about both options?"

400

Someone chooses something for the group without asking anyone else. What could you do?

  • Politely speak up.
  • Ask to hear everyone's ideas.
  • Suggest voting.
  • Say, “I would like to share my idea too. Can we talk about everyone's choices?”
400

"Nevermind. It doesn't matter what I want." Passive, aggressive, or assertive?

Passive, how can we make it more assertive?

400

You suggested an activity, but everyone voted for something else. What could you say?

  • “I'm disappointed, but I'll try your idea.”
  • “Maybe we can do my idea another time.”
  • “Okay, I understand that everyone chose something different.”
  • Accept the group's decision without becoming upset or arguing.
500
"Whatever. You always get your way."

"I feel frustrated when I don't get a chance to choose. Can we take turns deciding?"

500

You and another person strongly disagree about somethings. What are 3 steps you could take?

  • Listen to the other person's opinion.
  • Explain your own opinion using an I-statement.
  • Find a compromise that works for both people.
500

"I disagree. Can we find an option we both like?" Passive, aggressive, or assertive?

Assertive

500

Everyone has a different idea for the picnic. What are THREE strategies the group could use to make a decision?

  • Vote.
  • Take turns choosing.
  • Combine ideas.
  • Compromise.
  • Discuss the pros and cons of each option.
  • Find something everyone can agree on.
  • Use an I-statement to explain preferences.
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