Friendship & Respect
Your friend is talking. You should do this before responding.
What is listen?
Someone holds the door open for you. What should you say?
What is “Thank you”?
Your teacher is speaking. What should you be doing?
What is listening?
When someone is talking to you, you should do this instead of interrupting.
What is listen?
Before posting a picture of your friend online, you should do this.
What is ask for their permission?
Your friend tells you a secret. What should you do?
What is keep it private, unless someone could be in danger or needs help?
You accidentally bump into someone in the hallway. What should you say?
What is “Excuse me” or “I’m sorry”?
You need help during class. What should you do instead of shouting out?
What is raise your hand or use the classroom's agreed-upon signal?
What are two polite words you can use when making a request?
What are “please” and “thank you”?
Someone sends you a message, but you are busy. Is it okay to wait before responding?
Yes. You don't always have to respond immediately.
You see someone sitting alone at lunch. What is one kind thing you could do?
What is invite them to sit with you?
Someone gives you a gift that you don't really like. What is the polite thing to do?
What is thank them for thinking of you?
You notice trash on the classroom floor, but you didn't drop it. What is a responsible choice?
What is pick it up and throw it away?
Someone tells you something you disagree with. What should you do?
What is listen respectfully and explain your opinion calmly?
You are angry at someone. Should you post an insulting message about them online?
No
Your friend says, "No, I don't want to." What should you do?
What is respect their answer?
You need to walk between two people who are talking. What should you say?
What is “Excuse me”?
A classmate gives the wrong answer. What should you NOT do?
What is laugh, make fun of them, or embarrass them?
Your friend is telling you a story. You already know how it ends. Should you interrupt and tell them?
No. Let them finish their story.
You see a mean comment about someone online. What is one good choice you can make?
Don't join in. Report it, block it, or tell a trusted adult if needed.
A friend makes a mistake. What is a better response than making fun of them?
What is encourage them and help if you can?
You are talking to someone, but your friend keeps trying to get your attention. What is the polite thing to do?
What is finish your conversation before talking to your friend, or politely excuse yourself?
You disagree with a classroom rule. What is the respectful way to handle it?
What is calmly discuss your concern with the teacher?
Someone says something that hurts your feelings. Instead of yelling, what is a respectful way to respond?
What is calmly explain how their words made you feel?
Before sending a text or posting something online, ask yourself these three questions: Is it true? Is it kind? And what else?
Is it necessary/helpful?