Strangers
Why might a stranger approach you in the community?
Ask for money, directions, information, want to talk to you about something.
Should you tell someone on the internet your first and last name?
No!
Who would be a good Emergency Contact person?
What is one thing you can always say to someone if you don't want to give them your money or time?
No.
No, thank you.
Ignore them.
Should you tell someone on the internet where you live?
No!!
Why is it important to know your address?
So you can find your way home, or write it on an application or form at the doctor's office.
List 3 examples of safe strangers.
firemen, policemen, people working at stores, the library
You have a new job and don't know where to find something. What do you do?
Ask a coworker or supervisor.
Should you tell someone on the internet where you go to school?
No!!!
Why is it important to know how to write your signature?
So you can sign important forms!
If you are lost in the community what can you do?
Find a safe space, ask a safe stranger for help.
Someone just came up to you and asked you for money, what do you do?
Say no or walk away.
How much information is safe to share with people you meet on the internet?
None!
When is it ok to share personal information?
Situation:
We are at the library and someone walks up to me and tells me their name. Is that person my friend now?
No, someone you just met even if you know their name is still a stranger and you should not share any personal information with them.
Situation:
You are in the community and a stranger begins following you and asking for money. They won't leave you alone. What can you do?
Go into a store or a business or a place that you see other people and ask for help from an employee, or a police officer or ask someone to call 911 if you do not have a phone.
Situation:
I like to game online. I have some internet friends that I play with often, but I have never met them in real life. How much personal information is ok to share with them?
None - they might not be who they say they are!
Situation:
You are filling out a job application and can't remember all of the information it is asking for. What do you do?
Ask a parent/guardian for help.