Awkward Happens
You say “Good morning!” but the person looks confused because you’ve never met. How big of a deal is that — tiny, medium, or huge?
Tiny. Awkward moments happen all the time and pass quickly.
You drop your pencil on the floor. Is that an “oops” or an “uh‑oh”?
Oops. Easy fix.
Someone seems sad today. Should you tease them or “handle with care”?
Handle with care.
Is it cool or not cool to talk loudly during a test?
Not cool.
If you feel annoyed, what’s one thing you can do before responding?
Take a deep breath.
Your stomach growls loudly in class. What size deal is that — tiny, medium, or huge?
Tiny. Everyone’s body makes noise.
You spill a little water on your desk. Oops or uh‑oh?
Oops. Just wipe it up.
Your friend tells you something personal. Should you treat it gently or joke about it?
Treat it gently — handle with care.
Is it cool or not cool to share a fun meme with a friend after class?
Cool — as long as it’s appropriate and not during work time.
You’re embarrassed and want to hide. What’s one healthier option?
Pause and remind yourself the moment will pass.
You start talking but realize the person wasn’t speaking to you. How big of a deal?
Tiny. It’s a common mix‑up.
You forgot to save your homework and the whole file was lost. Oops or uh‑oh?
Uh‑oh. It needs fixing and maybe help from an adult.
You want to ask someone about something sensitive, like their family situation. What approach is needed?
Handle with care — or skip the question if it might hurt.
Is it cool or not cool to borrow something without asking?
Not cool.
You feel like snapping at someone. What’s another choice you could make?
Use a calm voice or walk away briefly.
You laugh at a joke a second too late. Is this a big problem?
It’s tiny. Timing mistakes happen to everyone.
You accidentally break something that belongs to someone else.
Uh‑oh. You need to take responsibility and make it right.
You’re annoyed, but you can tell someone else is having a rough day. How should you respond?
Handle with care — use kindness and patience.
Is it cool or not cool to whisper a joke while someone else is talking?
Not cool — it disrupts and can feel disrespectful.
You’re overwhelmed in a conversation. What’s one regulation skill you could use?
Ask for a short break or practice grounding.
You trip a little while walking into a room. What size deal is it?
Tiny. Awkward moments feel big but are usually no big deal.
You said something that hurt a friend’s feelings without meaning to. Oops or uh‑oh?
Uh‑oh. Feelings are important — you need to apologize.
You disagree with someone’s opinion on a personal topic. What’s the best approach?
Handle with care — disagree gently and respectfully.
Is it cool or not cool to point out someone’s mistake in front of others?
Not cool — it can embarrass them.
You want to argue because you feel misunderstood. What’s a stronger skill you could use instead?
Explain your feelings clearly and ask to talk it through calmly.