Communication Skills
When you repeat back what someone says to show understanding.
What is active listening?
Checking with someone before reposting their photo.
What is respecting digital consent?
Talking directly to your friend instead of asking others.
What is addressing the issue directly?
Talking about your friend instead of to her.
What is gossiping?
“I need some time to think before we talk.”
What is a respectful way to say you need space?
Addressing conflict offline instead of online.
What is handling drama maturely?
Assuming someone is mad without asking them.
What is jumping to conclusions?
Apologizing even when it’s uncomfortable.
What is taking accountability?
The way you say something, like tone of voice or body language.
What is non-verbal communication?
Posting something shady back immediately.
What is reacting emotionally online?
Refusing to participate in passing along gossip and changing the subject.
What is choosing not to spread rumors?
Expressing how you feel instead of assuming.
What is communicating feelings clearly?
Stopping yourself from yelling or sending an angry message when mad.
What is controlling your tone?
Taking a break from social media during drama.
What is protecting your peace?
Someone wants you to share a secret you promised to keep.
What is respecting confidentiality?
Addressing the issue directly and reassessing trust.
What is handling conflict maturely?
Listening to both sides before choosing a side in an argument.
What is hearing all perspectives?
Deleting a post made out of anger.
What is correcting an impulsive reaction?
Talking to a trusted adult or school counselor if the gossip is hurtful or harmful.
What is seeking guidance?
Staying neutral and encouraging resolution.
What is refusing to pick sides?