HYGIENE
What is hygiene?
Keeping my body clean
When trading information it is important to not be a ___________ hog.
Conversation
What does policing someone mean and why is it a problem to police someone in a conversation?
Policing is correcting another person and it may make the other person feel stupid then they won't want to be around you.
When you get upset, are you doing what the teaser wants?
YES! That's what makes it fun for the teaser.
Why is it important to be a little more serious when you're first getting to know someone?
They don't know my sense of humor yet, they may think I'm making fun of them, or they may think I'm weird.
How often should you shower?
Every day
What is the goal in trading information?
To find common interests
Why is it a good idea to use open-ended questions?
To keep the conversation going.
Why is it a bad idea to have a big reaction when someone teases you?
That is what the teaser wants to see happen, they will keep teasing you, it makes it fun for the teaser.
What could be the problem with repeating jokes who have already heard them?
It's boring
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day
How do you know if someone is interested in talking to you?
They are LOOKING at me, FACING me, and TALKING to me.
If the topic of conversation is about music, what is a follow-up question you could ask?
What kind of music do you like? / Have you ever been to any concerts? / Have you heard the bands latest album?
Why is it important to act like the teasing didn’t bother you?
The teaser doesn't get the reaction they wanted, it makes it less fun, they will be less likely to do it in the future.
What's the problem with telling dirty jokes?
They make other people uncomfortable, they are offensive, and I could get a bad reputation
If you stink how will others think of you?
They will have uncomfortable thoughts about me - they won't want to be around me, they will probably gossip about me and judge me.
What is trading information?
Asking the other person about himself or herself to try to find common interests.
Why is it important to listen to your friend?
So I will know how to respond to whatever was said. It also shows that I am interested in what my friend has to say.
Why is it important to act like what the teaser said was lame or stupid?
It embarrasses the teaser, makes the teasing less fun, they will be less likely to tease you in the future.
What are the four types of humor feedback and which is GOOD humor feedback?
Not laughing at all / Giving a courtesy laugh / Laughing at you / Laughing with you
What are the two reasons that it is important to practice good hygiene?
1) To keep myself and others healthy
2) So others won't judge me - have uncomfortable thoughts about me
Why is it important to discover common interests with others?
Common interests are the foundation of friendships - if I have a common interest with someone then we can enjoy that interest together
What could be the problem with talking about the same thing every time you're with someone (being repetitive)?
It's boring for the other person, even if it is a common interest. (Find different topics to talk about to keep conversations interesting.)
What are two examples of short verbal comebacks?
Whatever. / Yeah, and? / And your point is? / Who cares? / So what. / Tell me when you get to the funny part. / Am I supposed to care?
What are the four topics you should NEVER joke about?
Race / Religion / Sexual orientation / Learning ability