Friendly Body Language
True or False: You can have a friendship with a stranger.
False - Friendships take time to develop. Get to know someone before claiming that person as your best friend.
True or False - A good friend is trustworthy.
True - A trustworthy friend is someone that you can depend on.
True or False: You should only negotiate with someone if you can get everything you want.
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!
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 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.
True or False: There's nothing wrong with being too polite.
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.
True or False - Frowning and complaining all of the time are good ways to attract a friend.
False - Smiling is one form of positive body language.
Thoughtfulness requires that you are
A) an active listener or
B) only ever thinking 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.
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.
When first becoming friends with someone, you should share
A) your likes and dislikes or
B) your secrets.
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.
Despite what some people say, manners
A) really don't matter anymore or
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.
True or False - It's ok to laugh with someone, but not at someone.
True - It's never ok to make fun of someone.
In order to have a good friend, you must be a
____ friend.
good
When somebody says the same thing over and over again, but doesn't really mean it, we can say that they're like the:
A) Boy who cried foul
B) Boy who cried wolf
B) Boy who cried wolf - Say what you mean and don't try to fool friends.
Which of these is an example of bad hygiene?
A) Taking a shower
B) Washing your hands
C) Never brushing your teeth
C) Never brushing your teeth - It's important to take care of our bodies. It shows that we care about ourselves.
Which of the following is NOT bad manners:
A) Making loud noises
B) Hitting someone
C) Sharing with others
C) Sharing with others - Sharing is caring, after all.
True or False - Jessie always says "hello" when he comes into the classroom. His head is high; his shoulders are up, and he smiles. He might be a good friend.
True - Jessie is letting others know that he is a friendly person.
True or False - Compromise is never a good solution. Only think about yourself.
False - Giving in a little and meeting someone half way is always a good solution.
True or False: When we feel like we can't trust somebody, we sometimes can't believe what they say.
True! Always tell the truth, even if it's hard.
True or False: If you have a hobby that you really enjoy doing, you can probably guess that there are others out there who feel the same, and you could potentially start a friendship.
True! Sharing the same interests is a great way to start a friendship.
True or False: It's important to have a sense of humor, but you should be careful not to make fun of someone or tell mean of jokes.
True - Never have fun at someone else's expense. Others will not trust you, and they may think that you will make fun of them.
Name two positive ways your body language lets others know that you are a good friend.
Smiling, waving, saying "hello", playing with new friends
What are the 'magic words' that are normally a very important part of taking responsibility for making a mistake?
I'm sorry!
How can you tell if someone is a good friend?
He or she is trustworthy, compromises, and always wants to do what is best for you.
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 and not just yours?
In a nutshell, because that way you show that you were really thinking about them and paid attention to what they said they like.
Name 2 examples of having good manners.
Saying "please and thank you", asking others to play, opening the door for someone...
There are lots of good examples!