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A friend just told you they had a really fun weekend. What could you ask them?
What did you do?
A friend just told you they went snowboarding during the weekend. What's a comment you could make related to this?
That sounds fun. I like snowboarding too. I've never been before. Etc.
Your friends came over to your house for a movie night. One of your friends brought another friend so there are more people than you planned for. You want to pass out the drinks but you only have five cans of soda and you need 6 for everyone to have one. What could you do?
Drink something different, use cups instead of cans, etc.
The meal was absolutely delicious. I’m afraid I can’t eat one morsel more. I’m stuffed.
What does, "I'm stuffed," mean?
To be full and can’t eat anymore.
You are participating in a class lesson and your teacher asks another student a question. What should you do?
Sit quietly, pay attention to their answer.
What is your favorite food?
Your eating Thanksgiving dinner and someone asks you how the cranberry sauce was. What's a comment you could make?
It was delicious. I enjoyed it. I don't have a sweet tooth so it wasn't my favorite. Etc.
You wake up and see that your alarm never went off. So you are starting your morning 15 minutes later than you planned. It is a really important day at school and you cannot be late. What could you do?
Eat breakfast on the go, etc.
Many people who attempt to quit smoking do so by going cold turkey rather than by gradually cutting down.”
What does, "going cold turkey," mean?
To suddenly stop a bad habit and suffer from it at the beginning.
Would it be expected or unexpected to be on your phone, reading a book or organizing your desk during a classroom lesson? Why?
Unexpected. Eyes have thoughts, if we're looking at these things others will think we're focused on these things.
Your friend told you on Friday he had an important basketball game over the weekend. You see him in the hallway. What could you ask him?
How did your game go?
I liked...
I didn't like...
You are eating dinner at a fancy restaurant with your parents and their friends. You have a really messy dinner and accidentally flip a noodle into the lady's lap. They are busy talking and don't notice it. What could you do?
Say, "excuse me," let her know what happened and apologize.
I was really upset when I lost my job but when I look back now, it was a blessing in disguise. I’ve never been happier with my current work.
What does, "A blessing in disguise," mean?
something that at first appears to be bad or unlucky but is actually good
If someone answers a question incorrectly and you know the answer during group/class. What should you do/say?
Raise your hand, wait to be called on, answer the question if teacher asks you to.
The last time you saw your aunt she was getting ready to go on vacation, but you don't remember where she went. What could you ask her?
Where did you go on vacation?
Your friend and his team lost their championship game over the weekend. He is very disappointed as he tells you. What is a comment you could make?
It's okay. I know you tried really hard, I'm sorry to hear that. Etc.
You are eating at a friend's house and the mom piles your plate full of food. It looks really good and you want to eat it all but you can't because you just ate a snack. What could you do so you don't hurt her feelings?
Eat what you can and explain that you had a snack before you came over.
The politicians need to stop messing around and start talking turkey.
What does, "talk turkey," mean?
to discuss a problem in a serious way with a real intention to solve it
If the group is talking about upcoming plans for the weekend. What should you be doing?
Talking about your plans for the weekend or listening to others share.
What movie did you want to go see?
Your teacher asks you how your weekend was. What could you say?
It was...
I...
You are giving a group presentation in front of class and it's your turn to talk. All of the sudden you sneeze. You cover it with your hand, but now your hand is full of stuff you sneezed out. What could you do?
Excuse yourself for a minute, wash your hands and come right back.
We have a lovely home, healthy children and each other – we should count our blessings.
What does, "count our blessings," mean?
to be grateful for the good things in your life
Someone has just said something in group that makes you feel really uncomfortable. What could you do?
Share your thoughts and explain why you didn't like it.