Social Skills 1
Is it okay to get in someone's personal space?
No. Why not?
Because that may make someone feel uncomfortable.
What is something you can say or do to get someone's attention?
You could say "Excuse me?" or raise your hand.
What should you say if you just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room?
You should apologize and say "Excuse me"
What is a hobby?
A hobby is something that you do in your free time.
Is it okay to give your phone number to someone I met online...yes or no?
No, you should never give your phone number to someone you don't know well.
What do you say when you start a phone call...
What is say....?
"Hello, this is ______"
"Hi, how are you doing?"
It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking. Yes or no?
No. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
What do you say when someone does something nice for you?
What is "Thank you"
What is something you should do before cooking, after using the bathroom, AND after touching anything dirty?
Wash your hands with soap and water
Do friends have to like the same things, yes or no?
No, it is okay for friends to have different interests and share them with each other.
What is the word you call someone that you don't know?
Stranger
What should you say after saying "hello" when you make a phone call.
1. How are you?
2. Tell them your name so that they know who is calling them.
If someone does not answer your question immediately, should you repeatedly ask them until they answer...yes or no?
No, you should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
What should you do after you have completed your work?
You should sit quietly and wait for the teacher's instructions.
When should you brush your teeth?
In the morning and at night time
Is it ok to tell someone the same thing over and over again, yes or no?
No, this can become too much and annoying. It is great that you are excited, but you want to be mindful of how many times you tell the same story. Instead, share a new memory or ask a friend a question.
What do you ask for if you are in trouble?
HELP
What is the object you use to talk to someone who is in a different place than you?
Telephone
Is it ok to start talking about your favorite movie when the conversation is about sports? Yes or no?
No, because that is an off topic discussion.
What should you say or do when someone is doing something that bothers you?
You could:
1. walk away
2. ignore them
3. ask them to please stop
4. tell them you do not like it
Where is the right place to cough?
Into your elbow or in a napkin/tissue
How can you ask someone to do an activity with you?
You could say, "Do you want to play with me?"
If someone looks at you, is it ok to stand up and yell out - "What are you looking at?" Yes or no?
No, yelling isn't a good way to solve a problem.
What is a reason you may call someone?
1. to say hello
2. to tell them something
3. to ask a question
What should you do if you call someone but they don't answer?
You could leave a message, wait for them to call you back, or send a text.
What are some things you can do to calm down when you are feeling frustrated?
1. Take a break
2. Take a walk
3. Count to 10
4. Take deep breaths
Is it ok to sneeze and then wipe wipe it on your pants, yes or no?
No, you should sneeze into your arm or into a tissue/napkin and then wash your hands after.
When you are talking to someone, should you be looking at the floor, yes or no?
No, when you are talking to someone you should be looking into their eyes or at least keep your head up.
A stranger in a very cool car asks me to come to their car, what do you do?
You should walk away and ignore them. Do not ever go with a stranger or someone you do not know.
What is something you can say to end a phone call....
"I will talk to you later"
"I have to go now"