Relationships
Definitions
Fakeships
Do's & Don't's
Manners
100
True or False: You can have a relationship with a stranger.  Why or Why not?
False - You can interact with strangers, but you need a real connection (emotional, intellectual, physical) with somebody to have a relationship with them!
100

What are the 'magic words' that are normally a very important part of taking responsibility for an action?

A) It wasn't me.

B) He did it.

C) I'm sorry.

D) Thank you.

I'm sorry!

100
You should negotiate with someone if 

A) you know what the outcome will

B) you want to maintain a relationship with them

C) you can get everything you want

D) you are willing to lose everything

False: Sometimes it's necessary to compromise and 'meet in the middle' with someone, otherwise they might just stop negotiating with you altogether - and then you won't get anything you want!
100
When you make a mistake you should

A) pretend you didn't do it and walk away

B) always deny doing anything wrong

C) laugh and make a joke out of it 

D) admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.

If you admit to making a mistake, then people will know 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.
100
True or False: There's nothing wrong with being too polite.  Explain.
True - While not everyone cares about politeness, it will impress those who do, and it's better to get into the habit of being polite for those cases where it really does matter (job interview, anyone?).
200
The relationship between a person and an acquaintance is generally 

A) private 

B) friendly

C) uncomfortable

D) distant 

B) Friendly - While you can confide in people you don't know, an acquaintance isn't someone you know really well and have built trust with.  You will generally be friendly with them, but not tell them your deepest, darkest secrets.
200

Thoughtfulness requires that you are 

A) an active listener 

B) only ever thinking about yourself

C) take charge and do everything

D) do nice things when you get something back

A) An active listener - You must pay attention to what other people have to say in order to be thoughtful towards them later on.

200
A true friend will 


A) try to convince you to do something you don't want

B) make you feel guilty about your choices

C) always tell you what you want to hear

D) 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.
200
When first becoming friends with someone, you should share 

A) your likes, dislikes, goals, etc., 

B) your password for your email or phone

C) your belongings

D) your address, phone number and family information

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.
200
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

C) are only important when you're trying to make a good impression

D) won't help you when you become an adult

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.
300
With which of the following types of people can we have relationships with? 

A) Acquaintances 

B) Family 

C) Classmates 

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.
300

Which of the below qualities does this phrase match? "Don't be a doormat!" 

A) Assertion 

B) Trust 

C) Approachability 

D) Negotiation

A) Assertion - The phrase means that you shouldn't let other people always take advantage of your good will.

300
When somebody says the same thing over and over again, but doesn't really mean it, we can say that they're  

A) like the boy who cried foul 

B) like the boy who cried wolf 

C) a liar

D) unreliable

B) Boy who cried wolf - Think what you want of the saying, but we didn't make it up, now we just use it when we can!
300
Which of these is are examples of bad hygiene? 

A) Taking a shower only in the morning

B) Not brushing your teeth

C) Washing your hands regularly 

D) Putting on deodorant only after you are sweaty

B) 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!

D) Putting on deodorant after you are sweaty is an attempt to cover up the bad smell, it doesn't get rid of the bacteria that causes the odor

300
Which of the following is NOT bad manners

A) Making loud noises 

B) Rushing to be first 

C) Sharing with others 

D) Hitting someone

C) Sharing with others - Sharing is caring, after all.
400
___________ is the word which describes how we can tell the difference between types of friends.

a. good

b. boundaries

c. relationship

d. friendship

Boundaries - When we know our boundaries well, we can tell the difference between strangers and acquaintances, acquaintances and friends, friends and family, etc.
400
Talking to one another to reach a mutual goal is also known as _________.

a.  arguing

b.  confiding

c.  negotiating

d.  agreeing

Negotiation - It can also mean the process by which two persons reach a deal about something.
400
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.

A) understand

B) rely on

C) help

D) trust

Trust - Once that's broken, it can be hard to repair a friendship, unless that person really tries to make up for it!
400
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!
400
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.

A) humor

B) selflessness

C) playfulness

D) confidence

Humor - 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.
500
Name two different reasons why friendship is important.
Any combination of the following: Sense of belonging; Less stress, more happiness; Improved self-worth; Helps you cope with bad events; or Encourages good behaviours.
500

True or False: Reciprocity involves 

A) only taking from other people

B) only giving to other people

C) doing your own thing

D) an equal exchange

False: Reciprocity, by definition, always involves an equal exchange of things between 2 friends.

500
Good hygiene is important, because

A) good hygiene is a friendly gesture

B) people like to be around healthy people

C) it's not safe to have poor hygiene

D) poor hygiene can be offensive

Basically, because even strangers will notice if you have bad hygiene and react negatively to you, and you never know when one of those strangers might want to offer you a job or have to sit next to you in class.
500
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?
In a nutshell, 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!
500
Describe an example of how practising good manners could help you with a goal you want to achieve.
The right answer here is up to the discretion of the facilitator, so good luck!
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