Honesty vs. Diplomacy
Give at least 2 words to describe or define what honesty is.
Trustful
Trustworthy
Genuine
Sincere
What does NEGOTIATE mean?
Talk about or discuss things to come to a decision or action.
What does Solution mean?
A solution is the action you take in order to solve a problem
What is Teasing?
Teasing is:
When someone makes fun of you in a playful way
When someone says something funny about you that makes other people laugh
When someone says something mean about you to get a reaction
What does Bullying mean?
When one person consistently threatens, teases, hurts, mocks another person on purpose
When one person does mean things to another person to purposely hurt their feelings over a period of time
True or False:
Diplomacy is knowing HOW to Say Something
True
What does COMPROMISE mean?
An agreement or settlement between people or group of people who are willing to give a little, to be flexible, so everybody can be included.
Compromising means to make a decision that makes both people happy
Name 2 steps for Solving a Problem
Ask, "What is the problem?"
Think of some solutions
Ask, "Is it safe? How will others feel about this solution? Is it a fair solution? Will it work?"
Choose a Solution and use it
Ask for help if your solution doesn't work
What is an example of Teasing?
(friendly teasing)
Someone calling you "smarty pants"
Someone calling your name in a sing-song way
Someone saying, "You ca-an't catch me!"
Name 2 ways someone might feel if they are bullied
Scared
Threatened
Sad
Sick
Worried
True or False:
Diplomacy is knowing WHEN to say something
True
Name 2 characteristics of a Flexible Thinker
Are able to adapt to new situations
Are able to solve problems by thinking through multiple solutions
Are able to “go with the flow”
Are willing to try out new things
Are able to deal with change
What is a PlayDough Problem?
A Play Doh problem is a problem that we have control over
It is a problem we can solve
What does Friendly Teasing mean?
Is teasing done by friends
Isn't meant to hurt your feelings
You might laugh about a friendly tease
Name 2 examples of what bullying might look like
Bonus points for naming 3 or more
Name calling
Put downs
Making fun of you
Threats
Physical aggression (hitting, punching, kicking, etc.,)
Breaking someone's things
Exclusion (not letting you sit with the group)
Spreading rumors
Telling other students not to be your friend
Sending mean text messages or mean messages on social media
Although some things are honest, they may not need to be said. We need to use Diplomacy and decide if it has to be said or if there’s a better way to phrase it. Is it important to be honest? YES! However, it is also important to be _____________ (fill in the blank)
Kind
Name 2 characteristics of a Rigid Thinker
Get upset when things change
Have a hard time when things don’t go their way
Boss others around to get their way
What is a Rock Problem?
A rock problem is a situation that can’t be changed
What does Hurtful Teasing mean?
Makes you sad/hurts your feelings
Might be done by people who don't like you
Is meant to make you feel sad
Name a reason why you think people bully others?
They want to be in control
They like having power over you
They don't have good social skills
They feel bad about themselves
We can be honest about how we’re feeling and still be kind. For example instead of saying, “Just leave me alone!” We could say....
“I know you want to help me, however right now I need a little space.”
Name 2 things you can do to be fair when negotiating with someone
Treat others the way you would like to be treated
Think about how the other person is feeling
Think about how your actions will affect others
Play by the rules
Tell the truth
Take turns
Don’t take advantage of others
Don’t play favorites
Compromise
Find a healthy way to deal with the situation
Make the best out of the situation
Try to see positives in the situation
Talk to friends about the problem
Talk to a counselor about the problem
Name 2 ways to get a person to stop teasing you
Stay Calm
Let the person know you don't like it
Let the person know how you feel
Tell an adult
Walk away/Ignore it
Use humor (e.g, Why, thank you!)
Instead of bullying, what are 2 ways you can show kindness to someone, Acts of Kindness?
Hold the door for someone
Compliment someone
Run an errand for someone, be a helper
Share your umbrella on a rainy day
Draw a picture/write a poem for someone