Humour
What is humour feedback?
The reaction you receive when telling jokes, funny stories or joking around with others.
It is important to assess your humour feedback to work out if people are laughing with you or laughing at you
What is the smallest mammal in the world?
a. A bumblebee bat
b. A mouse
c. A tree kangaroo
a. A bumblebee bat
When making new friends which social group should you consider joining
1. The popular group
2. A group that shares the same interests as you
3. Any group I don't care
2. A group that shares the same interests as you
Which professional sport does Australian Sam Kerr play
a. Cricket
b. Tennis
c. Soccer
c. Soccer
Give three examples of when to use a cover story
At the beginning of a phone call
At the end of a phone call
When you are leaving a group conversation
Humour Feedback
How can you tell if someone is laughing at you?
They might:
Roll their eyes
Laugh with someone else before the end of the joke
Say something sarcastic
Pretend to laugh/fake laugh
Pull a mean face
What is a young rhinoceros called?
a. A pup
b. A calf
c. A baby
b. A Calf
Give 3 examples of what, where and when you could meet and make new friends
Any activity where you are likely to meet people with common interests
Before and after school clubs
Lunch time activities
Sports Clubs, Gym,
Youth Groups, Gaming Groups
Weekend community sports and games
Community volunteering
Church groups
Drama and dance groups, choir
Art groups
Computer groups
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth
1. A diamond
2. An opal
3. A granite rock
1. A diamond
How many messages/texts can you leave in a row before you stop communicating? Why?
a. 5
b. 2
c. As many as you like
b. 2, The 2 message rule
Name three places where it would be inappropriate to tell jokes and be silly.
Assembly, exams, detention, church service, funeral, during a lesson, during competitive sports, visiting someone who is very unwell
What do gorillas do for most of the day?
a. Eat
b. Sleep
c. Play
a. Eat.
They eat and forage for food for approx 14 hrs
Your friend is being teased online in a group chat, what should you do
1. Ignore the bully
2. Stick up for your friend
3. Leave the group
2. Stick up for your friend
How many bones are in the human body?
1. 196
2. 200
3. 210
4. 206
4. 206
Name three things you should avoid doing when having a conversation with a new friend
Don't be a conversation hog
Don't police
Don't interview
Don't get too personal
Don't tease
Don't boast
Don't make silly jokes
What is wrong with telling the following jokes?
1. The same joke repeatedly
2. Rude or racist jokes
3. Insider jokes
1. They can become boring, not funny and annoying
2. Likely to cause offence or distress, and get you into trouble
3. People outside your group wont understand, may feel left out and/or not find the joke funny
What is strange about a seahorse?
a. They swim backwards
b. They have three eyes
c. The male carries the babies
c. The male carries the babies
You invite a new friend to your place for a get-together then two old friend call to ask if they can come over, do you:
1. Invite them over, it'll be fun!
2. Let them know you're busy atm and you'll call them back later
2. Tell them you're busy atm, you'll call them back later
Which singer has sold the most records worldwide?
1. Lady Gaga
2. Michael Jackson
3. Madonna
4. Taylor Swift
2. Michael Jackson
Give an example of a short two-way conversation by trading information and answering your own question
Hey, what did you do on the weekend?
I went mountain biking with some friends
That sounds fun, at the weekend I took my BMX to the skate park
Hey, what book are you reading at the moment?
I'm reading Lord of the Rings, its so good!
It's brilliant I've read that too, atm I'm reading a book called Runt
When you first meet someone why is it important to be a little more serious? (2)
1. An inappropriate joke might offend them
2. You're trying to impress them
3. They need to know you're serious about friendship
4. They might not understand your humour
1. An inappropriate joke might offend them
4. They might not understand your humour
What do you call a group of emus
a. A mob
b. A herd
c. A gaggle
a. A mob
Friendship is a ------, you don't have to be ------- with everyone and not everyone has to be ------- with you.
Fill in the blanks with these words, friends, friends, choice
Friendship is a choice, you don't have to be friends with everyone and not everyone has to be friends with you.
Name the four houses at Harry Potter's school, Hogwarts? I'll accept 3!
Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw
How much eye contact should you make during a conversation
a. Between 50% and 70% of the time
b. Stare at them for the entire conversation
c. Look at your shoes for 90% of the time
a. Between 50% and 70% of the time