Think it vs Say it
You see your friend in the hallway wearing a shirt that you think is really ugly. Should you think it or say it?
Think it!
When you are having a conversation, should you stay on topic, or keep switching the topic?
Stay on topic!
Where should you be looking during a conversation?
At the the person you're talking to--eye contact!
Pretend you're at a friend's birthday party. Every time they open a gift, you say "I already have that." Should you say this?
No, this might upset your friend
Your friend just got a new haircut and you think it looks great! Should you think it or say it?
Say it!
Think of 2 conversation topics you could talk about with friends.
Examples: animals, movies, what they did over the weekend, etc.
What is a nice way to greet someone in the morning?
Examples: Good morning! How are you today? What's up? Hi!
You see a friend in the hallway in the morning and say "Hey! How are you today?" Should you say this?
Yes! This is a nice way to greet our friends
At your birthday party, someone gives you a gift that you HATE! Should you think it or say it? Why?
Think it! If someone gave you a gift that they spent time picking out for you, it would hurt their feelings to tell them you hated it
Your friend tells you they saw a new movie this weekend, but you have never heard of that movie. What is something you could ask them to stay on topic?
Examples: What was the movie about? Did you like the movie?
When your having a conversation, should one person do all the talking, or should it be back and forth?
Back and forth, we all should take turns during a conversation!
Pretend your teacher asked you to work with someone you didn't like. You sit with that person and do the assigned work and follow the directions. Should you do this?
Yes! It's important that we work well with everyone
Your friend is wearing a new pair of shoes that you love. Should you think it or say it? Why?
Say it! Giving someone a compliment will make them happy and is a nice thing to do.
When talking about pets, your friend says they have a dog. What is a follow-up question you could ask them?
Examples: What is your dog's name? What kind of dog is it? Is your dog big or small?
Make a comment or ask a question
You're playing a game with your friend during class. They win and you say "wow! You're good at this game." Should you say this? Why or why not?
Yes! That's a great response if someone beats you in a game
When should you "think it" instead of "say it?"
If it will upset or offend someone else
Choose a friend in the group and give an example of a conversation topic you would talk about with them.
Examples: sports, movies, swimming, school, etc.
How should our body be during a conversation?
Sitting up, facing the person talking, ears should be listening
Pretend your friend at lunch offers you a snack. You say "gross! I would never eat that. Why would you even offer that to me?" Should you say this? What could you say instead?
You shouldn't say this. Instead, you could say "no thank you! I have some of my own snacks, but thank you for offering!"