Relationships
True or False: You can have a relationship with a stranger.
False - You can interact with strangers, but you need a real connection (emotional, intellectual, physical) with somebody to have a relationship with them!
True or False: Sharing means taking from other people.
False: Sharing, by definition, always involves an equal exchange of things between 2 friends.
A true friend will A) try to convince you to do something you don't want, or B) be sensitive to your wants and needs.
B) Be sensitive to your wants and needs - A true friend should make you feel comfortable when you hang out, not make you feel pressured to do things you aren't sure about.
True or False: When you make a mistake, you should honestly admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.
True - If you do then people will see that you take responsibility for your actions, and they will then trust you more because you're honest and show that you learn from your mistakes.
Which of the following is NOT bad manners:
A) Making loud noises B) Burping C) Sharing with others D) Hitting someone
C) Sharing with others - Sharing is caring, after all.
The relationship between a client and a support worker should be A) personal or B) professional?
B) Professional - While we can all have fun together and talk about our personal lives sometimes if we want, the relationship should only stay within our time at the DDRC.
Thoughtfulness requires which of these?...
A) That you are an active listener
or
B) Your thoughts/thinking are about yourself
A) An active listener
You must pay attention to what other people have to say in order to be thoughtful towards them later on.
True or False: You should only negotiate with someone if you can get everything you want.
False:
Sometimes you need to compromise and 'meet in the middle' with someone, otherwise they might just stop negotiating with you altogether - and then you won't have anyone's cooperation.
When first becoming friends with someone, you should share A) your likes, dislikes, goals, etc.,
or
B) your passwords
A) Your likes, dislikes, goals, etc.
-Even friends shouldn't normally know private information that doesn't effect them, but they should be able to get to know your personality and passions.
True or False? You do something kind to help others so that they will recognize and reward you.
False: You help others so that you will feel good about yourself, whether they notice or respond to it or not.
With which of the following types of people can we have relationships with? A) Friends B) Family C) Teachers D) All of the above
D) All of the above - You can end up forming a strong connection with any of these types of people, given the right circumstances.
What does "Don't be a doormat!" really mean?
A) Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself
B) Trust yourself and others more
C) Be more friendly
A) Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself
The phrase means that you shouldn't let other people always take advantage of your good will.
When somebody says the same thing over and over again, but doesn't really mean it, we can say that they're: A) untruthful B) a friend with a sense of humor C) untrustworthy D) forgetful
(A & C) The person has told fibs or lies too many times to be trusted anymore.
Which of these is an example of bad hygiene?
A) Taking a shower B) Washing your hands C) Never brushing your teeth D) Putting on deodorant
C) Never brushing your teeth - If you didn't, you would have to see the dentist pretty darn soon, and I doubt pretty would be the right word for it!
True or False: There's nothing wrong with being too polite.
True - While not everyone cares about politeness, it's an act of kindness that says something about your character.
It's better to get into the habit of being polite than to be "indifferent" or rude.
Name two different reasons why friendship is important.
Any combination of the following:
It makes us feel we belong; it makes us less stressed and more happy, we learn our self-worth; it helps you cope with bad events; or it encourages good behaviours.
Talking to one another to reach a mutual goal is also known as _________.
A) Being friendly
B) Negotiation & Compromise
C) Being curious
B) Negotiation & Compromise
It is a good way for people reach an agreement or plan despite any differences.
When we feel like we can't _____ somebody, we start not to believe what they say, and come to not rely on what they do either.
Trust - Once that's broken, it can be hard to repair a friendship, unless that person really tries to make up for it!
If you have a ________ that you really enjoy doing, you can probably guess that there are others out there who share that enjoyment, and they could potentially start a friendship with you based on that.
Hobby, interest, pastime, passion, etc. - any of these answers will work!
While it's important to have a sense of ______, you should be careful not to make too mean of jokes, or laugh at something insensitive directed towards someone else.
Humour - But the better of a friend you are with somebody, the more you should be able to laugh with and sometimes even at each other.
True or False? "Boundaries" is the a word which describes how we can tell the difference between types of friends and how much we share with others.
True: When we know our "boundaries" well, we can tell the difference between strangers and acquaintances, acquaintances and friends, friends and family, etc.
What are the 'magic words' that are normally a very important part of taking responsibility for an action?
I'm sorry!
Explain why it's bad to gossip about others, whether they're your friends or not.
"If you have nothing good/nice to say, don't say anything!"
If you have something to say about someone and you feel there's "nothing wrong" with it, then you should be able to say it directly to that person without hurting their feelings.
When you get a gift or present for a friend, why is it important to give them something that is related to their likes or interests?
Because that way you show that you were really thinking about them and paid attention to what they said they like.
It's not always just the thought that counts, if it seems thoughtless!
Despite what some people say, manners...
A) really don't matter anymore
B) can still go a long way to help you make new friends.
B) Still go a long way in making new friends - More people than not won't want to be around you if you're rude, so your chances of meeting cool new friends are way higher if you just put a little effort into minding your manners.