DAILY LIVING & HOME SKILLS
You’re cooking chicken and touch it with your hands. What should you do before touching anything else?
Wash hands with soap and water
Someone is standing very close to you and it makes you uncomfortable. What should you do?
Ask for space / Move away
You’re scheduled to work at 9:00 and you wake up at 8:55. What should you do?
Call or text supervisor immediately
You want something online, but it’s not in your budget. What should you do?
Wait / Don’t buy it / Save up for it
You don’t understand directions you were given. What should you do?
Ask for clarification
You open the fridge and smell something bad, but you’re not sure what it is. What should you do?
Check food dates / Throw out spoiled food
A coworker keeps interrupting you while you’re talking. What is a respectful response?
Ask them to let you finish
You finish your task early at work. What should you do next?
Ask for more work / Help out
Your debit card is declined at the store. What’s the best next step?
Check balance / Contact bank
You’re feeling sick but aren’t sure if you should go to work. What’s a good step?
Check policy / Call supervisor / If you're really sick, stay home
Your electric bill is much higher than usual this month. What is one thing you should check first?
Lights left on / Appliances / Heat or AC use
You’re upset, but you’re in public. What’s a better choice than raising your voice?
Take a break / Calm down first / Find a private space
Your supervisor gives feedback you don’t like. What’s the best response?
Listen / Stay calm / Ask questions
You get paid, but you also owe rent and phone bills. What should you pay first?
Bills / Rent / Savings before spending money on wants.
You disagree with a decision someone made about you. What’s the best response?
Speak up respectfully
You notice your house / room / apartment is getting messy and it’s starting to stress you out. What is the best first step?
Make a small plan / Clean one area / Set a time to clean
A friend asks to borrow money, but you can’t afford it. What is a healthy response?
Say no respectfully
You’re feeling overwhelmed at work and starting to shut down. What should you do?
Ask for support / Take a short break
You’re offered a “free trial” that asks for your credit / debit card number. What’s the risk?
Getting charged later / could be a scam
You’re feeling stressed every day after work. What’s something you could do?
Talk to someone / Adjust routine
Your smoke detector starts beeping once every few minutes. What should you do?
Change the battery / Tell landlord / Report the issue
Someone keeps texting you nonstop and you feel stressed. What is a reasonable boundary?
Tell them you need space / Don’t respond immediately
You see a coworker breaking a safety rule. What is the appropriate action?
Tell a supervisor / Follow workplace rules
Your friend wants you to split something expensive and you want the item, but you’re unsure you can pay your share. What should you do?
Say no / Be honest
You want to live more independently but still need some help. What should you do?
Ask for supports / Make a plan