Conversations
Hobbies, interests, movies, TV shows, videos, books, shopping, what you did on the weekend are GOOD or BAD conversation topics?
GOOD
TRUE or FALSE: I should give my contact information to someone I just met.
FALSE
Do we get to be friends with EVERYONE and everyone gets to be friends with us?
No - we get to choose who we hang out with and so do they. Sometimes we may like someone and they don't like us back and THAT IS OKAY :).
TRUE or FALSE:
Keeping your cool is an important part of handling disagreements?
TRUE
Name a group activity you can do outside of the house?
Movie theatre, dinner, concert, shopping, etc.
When talking with someone you should try to find a __________ interest to talk about.
COMMON
TRUE or FALSE:
People like it when I make a plan to call them instead of calling them randomly?
TRUE
Describe someone who you want to be friends with? (IE: Nice...)
Nice to you, interested in you, has common interests, is a similar age, etc.
TRUE or FALSE:
Being defensive and argumentative when someone says you hurt their feelings is a good idea!
No! We should listen to what they have to say, apologize, and try to make it better.
Name a group activity you can do inside the house?
Party, video games, board games, watching TV or a movie, cooking or snack night, etc.
"Do you like animals?" is an example of a CLOSED or OPEN ended question?
No - plan the call with them so they are ready.
If you like animals, where can you go or what groups can you join to find friends?
What should I do when someone bullys me?
Keep calm, don't ignore it and walk away, provide a short comeback, dismiss their comment, and walk away.
What are the five W's of planning a get together?
WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, HOW
Don't be a conversation hog, don't be an interviewer, and don't get too personal at first are examples of what NOT to do when ___________.
Trading information
Explain the two message rule when texting or messaging people using a cell phone.
Why are peer groups so important?
Gives us a source of friends, helps us find people to spend time with, and helps protect us against bullying and other bad things.
Should I yell or swear at a bully when they bully me? Why or why not?
No - when I react upset it helps the bully do more of it in the future.
Should you pre plan your activities for your hang out or make it up as you go?
Pre plan! Having a plan helps people feel welcome and have fun!
When wanting to leave a conversation you should provide a _______ story? Give an example.
COVER
1 - Ask for the person
2 - Say who you are
3 - Ask how they are
4 - Ask if they have time to talk
5 - Give a cover story
Are the five steps of making what electronic communication?
Phone calls
If I was interested in hockey, how would I tell someone might be interested in hockey by looking at them?
They are wearing a hockey jersey, have a sticker on their books or bags, is in line for hockey tickets, at a hockey event, is dressed as a hockey player, etc.
An appropriate response to "Hi Charles, you made me feel really sad when you laughed at me when I fell. It really hurt and I felt like you were not there for me" would be....
It sounds like I hurt your feelings when I laughed when you fell. When I am uncomfortable sometimes I laugh, I do not mean it to be harmful. I am sorry I did that. Next time, I will not laugh at you. Are you okay now? Can I help you get some ice?
Provide an example of greeting your guest when they arrive to your get together.
1 - Greet them
2 - Invite them in
3 - Introduce them to others
4 - Show them around
5 - Offer food/drink
6 - Ask what they want to do first