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Name a common workplace rule.
No stealing company property, tell your manager ahead of time if you are taking time off, treat coworkers with respect, etc.
Name two things that taxes help pay for.
Military, highways, public schools, police departments, parks and fields, etc.
What is a nonverbal way you can show someone that you are listening to them?
Make eye contact with them, face them while they are talking, nod while they are talking, etc.
What is an example of a long-term goal?
Rent an apartment, buy a house, become an engineer, run a marathon, etc.
What are 3 parts of a healthy lifestyle?
Respect, nutrition, physical exercise, self-respect, confidence, low stress levels, etc.
What does it mean to network with people when you are looking for jobs?
Meeting people and asking them if they know about job opportunities or people who are hiring
What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?
A debit card is linked to your checking account and it takes money out of your account whenever you use it. A credit card allows you to spend money that you are borrowing from a bank, and so you will have to pay back that money in the future.
Is it better to find a "win-win" or a "win-lose" solution to a conflict? Why?
What is the difference between a realistic and an unrealistic goal?
A realistic goal is a goal that you know you can achieve, and an unrealistic goal is a goal that is almost impossible to achieve.
What are 3 tips to prepare for a test?
Study over a long period of time instead of at the last minute, get a good night's sleep before the test, study in groups or with a partner, make a study guide, eat breakfast before the test, etc.
In an interview, how can you talk about some of your difficulties so that the interviewer sees them in a positive way?
Explain that by figuring out how to overcome those difficulties, you found new strengths and things you are good at.
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Gross pay is the pay you receive before taxes or deductions are taken out of it. Net pay is the pay you receive after taxes or deductions are taken out of it.
What does it mean to be a responsible speaker?
You speak about things that you know about, you are honest, and you speak about information that you are allowed to share.
What are two steps in the decision-making process?
Explain the question or issue, gather information, develop pros and cons for the options, think about the consequences of the decision, make the decision, and reflect on the decision/think about whether you made the right choice.
What are three things you should include in your resume?
Email address, phone number, a list of places you have worked, where you went to school, the skills you have, etc.
What is the purpose of voting?
Letting our representatives know what we value and believe in, helping decide what to do with our tax dollars, choosing who will represent us in the government, etc.
Why is it important to manage our anger when we are in a conflict?
If we do not manage our anger, we might say something we do not mean and hurt someone's feelings, we might not find a solution to the conflict, or we might cause the conflict to become even worse and more intense than it was at the start.
Why is it important to be assertive when it comes to achieving your goals?
It is important to be assertive because that means that you are committed to achieving your goals and will work hard to make them happen, but you also won't be aggressive or hurt anyone else in the process.