SOCIAL SKILLS
What actions should be avoided when apologizing to someone?
Do Not:
Make Excuses: "I only did it because..."
Minimize the situation: "It wasn't a big deal"
Blame others: "Conner made me do it"
Be passive-aggressive: "fine" or "whatever"
What is the top Social Media platforms used amongst teens?
YouTube.
Followed by TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram
Share 3 actions to take when entering a restaurant
Hold the door open
Take off your hat indoors
Pull out the chair for a female
Put your phone away
How do you practice good hygiene?
Wash hands before eat and after using bathroom
Clean body and teeth
Wear antiperspirant
Cover mouth when cough
What are 3 key elements of Active Listening
Give speaker full attention
Maintain eye contact
Use non-verbal cues like nodding or facial expression
Avoid interruptions
Asking clarifying questions
Paraphrase what you heard
According to a recent Gallup poll, how many hours a day on average do teenagers spend on social media?
4 hours a day
When dining in a restaurant, what is the napkin etiquette?
Place the napkin in your lap, folded in half with the fold towards your waist
What is the appropriate way to greet someone you just met?
Offer your right hand for a firm handshake, lasting 2-3 seconds, make eye contact and introduce yourself.
There are 5 "C's" of Public Speaking - Name 3 of them
Clear
Cohesive
Complete
Concise
Concrete
What are the 3 common online threats that are dangerous
Viral Challenges, Cyberbullying, Blackmail
What are basic table manners?
Keep elbows off the table
Chew with your mouth closed
If in restaurant let the female order first
How do you politely excuse yourself from a conversation?
Find a natural pause, offer a brief explanation and express gratitude before leaving the conversation
Demonstrate 4 basic emotions that can be identified through facial expression
Joy (happiness)
Fear
Surprise
Sadness
Anger
Disgust
What are 3 benefits and 3 drawbacks of Social Media?
POSITIVE ASPECTS
Connectivity/Communication/Collaboration
Creativity/Self Expression
Sense of belonging
Employment Opportunities (LinkedIn)
NEGATIVE ASPECTS
Privacy
Misinformation
Mental Health (anxiety, depression)
Low Self Esteem
Sleep Disruption
Fraud/Scams
How do you properly set the table?
Demonstrate how to properly set the table
How do you properly tie a tie?
Demonstrate how to tie a tie