House Hunters
What are some reasons that people choose not to live at home with their parents forever?
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What does the word realistic mean?
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
representing familiar things in a way that is accurate or true to life.
How do you force quit on your computer?
PC:Ctrl + Alt + Delete
Mac: Option + Command + Escape (or right click and force quit if possible)
What does it mean to better yourself?
Bettering yourself can mean that you’re looking for ways to better your quality of life for yourself and those around you by changing or improving on things in your life
Conversation is the spoken exchange of ideas, observations, opinions, or feelings between people
What are the different types of housing? (try and name all 6)
With family (mom etc.)
Living with other relatives (e.g. sibling, cousin, aunt)
Living with a roommate
Living by yourself
Shared living/supported living
Group home/staffed residence
What is confrontation?
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
What does the "settings" icon normally look like on computers?
A small grey wheel/gear
What does "quality of life" mean?
Better quality of life will look different for everyone! It is based on you and what you want your life to look like. Having a better quality of life means that your actual life day to day is more in line with what you actually want, need, and enjoy and helps you avoid boredom and stagnation
What makes up different parts of a conversation?
•Greeting
•Active listening
•Questions (asking AND answering)
•Commentary
•Sharing ideas, observations, opinions, and feelings
•Filler (uh huh, oh yeah, for sure etc.)
•Closing/goodbye
Which out of these options is the most expensive housing option and name a few reasons why
a) living with a relative
b) living on your own
c) living with a roommate
Living on your own. Why?
What do we mean by realistic confrontation?
That it is not always realistic to confront someone/a situation by saying things like "what you said wasn't nice/hurt my feelings, please don't do that" etc.
Name 3 things you can do on Microsoft Word
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What are different LIFE domains that can help you improve your quality of life?
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What are other things to consider that are part of a conversation other than what you say?
•Body language
•Facial expressions
•Tone of voice
•Level of professionalism (know your audience!)
•Use of humour
•Emojis
•Slang/abbreviations
•Punctuation
Name at least 5 different expenses you would have living away from home
rent
groceries
transit
insurance
phone bill
internet
etc....
Why is it not always realistic to confront someone by saying phrases like... "what you said wasn't nice/hurt my feelings, please don't do that" etc. and what could you say instead?
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Name 3 things you can insert in Microsoft Word
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What does "walking the line" mean?
Walking the line is a way to express how people change themselves and the way that they act in different situations. Balancing who you are and what the social norms demand of you
Think of at least 3 different types of conversations you might have throughout your life/day
Small talk with a stranger, professional conversation with your boss/coworkers, customer service, get to know your coworkers, catch up with family/roommates, meaningful conversation with a friend/family, texting your friend, email to a relative, phone call to book an appointment, talking to family/friends about a common interest, asking for assistance
Estimate the cost of these 3 expenses...
1) rent
2) pet
3) internet
Average rent approx. 1500-2000 per month
Approx. 100 per month per pet
Approx. 50-100 per month
Someone cuts in front of you in line at the store. What are some things to consider? Would you confront or not confront? Why? How would you choose to confront someone in this situation?
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Walk us through how to change/adjust your wifi settings on your computer
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What are some situations in which you might have to "walk the line"? What things would you have to change?
your workplace, a friends house, family dinner, school, group, in a meeting with your boss
•Language
•Tone of voice
•Dress
•Casualness (mindset)
•Topics of conversation
•Level of professionalism
•Communication style
•Humor
•Level of involvement (might feel shy)
•Level of enthusiasm
Why is it important to improve your conversational skills?
•Conversation is a large part of our everyday lives!
•Part of our social norms/etiquette (i.e. remember that actions have consequences good or bad)
•A key part of developing our language and our relationships
•It’s how we exchange thoughts and ideas
•It’s a big part of learning and helps us get a deeper understanding of topics
•Conversation can help up gain clarity and make informed decisions
•Provides you with social support (e.g. when you seek out a friend or ask for help)
Helps with problem solving