Humor
Your friend says, “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
👉 Funny or real?
Funny- they are just trying to make a funny comparison to explain how hungry they are
Someone is using the ball that you want to use in PE.
3 solutions
Wait your turn, ask politely, or play another game
You want to join a friend playing basketball in PE.
Act out asking politely.
You sit next to someone new.
Hi, I’m [name], what’s your name?
Someone online asks your first name.
Usually safe to share.
Someone makes a silly face while telling a story.
👉 Funny or serious?
Funny- reading people's face give us the opportunity to monitor their tone and interpret their meaning entirely
A friend says “Stop” when you reaching around them in class.
What should you do?
Stop, respect their boundary
You need to ask your teacher to go to the bathroom after they already said no.
Excuse me, I know you said no earlier, but it’s an emergency. May I please go now?”
You notice a classmate’s cool shoes.
I like your shoes! Where did you get them?
Someone at a sports event asks for your address.
What are some things to consider?
Age
WhyI don't know why someone you don't know well would need your address
A teacher says, “Well…that was interesting” and smiles.
👉 Joke, sarcasm, or serious?
Sarcasm joke
You forgot your homework.
-tell the teacher honestly and make a plan
-ask for help
You accidentally bump into someone in the hallway and drop their books.
I’m so sorry! Here, let me help you pick those up.
You want to keep the conversation going with a friend.
ask a question like, “What did you do over the weekend?”
Someone online asks for a picture of you.
Do NOT share
Someone slips on a banana peel in a cartoon.
Why is this supposed to be funny?
Because in a cartoon they are not getting hurt but it is funny to watch people fall
You feel angry in class because of something the teacher said.
Take a deep breath
Ask for a break
Use positive self-talk
A peer takes something that belongs to you without asking
Hey, that’s mine. Give it back twerp, please?
You want to end a chat.
I have to go now, see you later!
A classmate asks about a secret you promised to keep
Respect the secret OR tell a trusted adult if secret feels unsafe
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfhBM_Yay6w
Explain why this is funny?
The music and the chipmunk makes an unexpected look. Almost human-like
You accidentally bump someone in the hallway and they get upset. What size it the problem?
Small: Just say “sorry,” check if they are okay
You need help understanding instructions in a group activity.
Can you help me understand this part that is confusing me?
Why is it important to END a conversation?
Shows respect for the other person ✅
Leaves a good impression ✅
Helps relationships continue positively ✅
Prevents awkwardness or misunderstanding
Someone online says “don’t tell anyone.
Tell a trusted adult