What does it mean?
What does it mean to praise someone?
compliment
What is the problem with being too competitive?
Not friendly- doing anything you can to win-not fun for the other players
What do you do if someone is not being a good sport?
Stay calm-don't play with them again - friendship is a CHOICE
Give an example of praising a friend during a game
nice move!
What does it mean to act like a referee?
Enforcing rules/bossing around
What's the problem with telling your friend you are bored and walking away in the middle of a game?
May hurt their feelings, may make them not want to play with you again
What do you do if someone gets injured while playing?
Show concern
Give an example of showing concern if someone is injured
Ask if they are okay
What does it mean to coach someone?
unsolicited advise.
What's the problem with not caring if someone on the other team gets hurt?
Makes you look insensitive or mean
What do you do if your friend wins the game?
Be a good sport- don't be a sore loser- say good game
Give an example of suggesting a change when bored
After this, do you want to go grab a snack?
What does it mean to be a bad winner?
Bragging, making the loser feel bad
What's the problem with being a ball hog or hogging the game controller?
Not sharing and taking turns-not fun for the other person
What do you do if someone is not playing by the rules?
clarify the rules politely and calmly (rule book or house rules) - As questions rather than being accusing
Give an example of what you always say at the end of a game
Good Game
What does it mean to be a sore loser?
whining, getting angry or upset
What's the problem with being a bad winner or a sore loser?
Not fun for the other player-makes them feel bad and not want to play with you again
What do you do if you get bored in the middle of a game?
Suggest a change after
Give an example of what to say if someone is not playing by the rules
The way I usually play is that...then agree on which way to play this round together