Role Play
A coworker asks you to work their shift but you don’t want to…what would you say to them?
You could say, "I'm sorry but I can't work for you. Perhaps you could ask someone else.
All strangers are bad people.
False. Not all strangers are bad, we don't know them so we don't know if they're good or bad.
If a co-worker tries to get you to do something you don’t want to do, do you have the right to say no?
Yes, you have the right to refuse.
What are some topics of conversation that are too personal to talk to acquaintances about?
Topics such as how much money we have or make, our age, weight, where we live, passwords.
What’s the difference between niceness and goodness?
You and your date can’t agree on what to do…what can you do?
You could compromise and pick something else that both of you like to do.
We can trust an acquaintance because we know their name.
False. We can't trust an acquaintance. Trust comes with knowing a person for a long time.
Is a friendly salesperson your friend?
No, they're not, they are simply being friendly.
What are community helpers?
Examples: police officers, firefighters, store clerks, delivery people, repairmen.
Give examples of professional behaviour.
Not being too loud, active listening, being kind, being punctual.
A delivery person asks to use your bathroom…what do you say?
You could say, "Sorry, I'm not comfortable with that."
We should have boundaries with what we talk to co-workers about.
True
Should we set boundaries with everyone in our life?
Yes.
What kind of touch is okay with strangers?
Handshakes.
Why is it important that we’re not too loud in the lunchroom?
We might disturb others. We might trigger others. We might not hear if there's an emergency.
You hear a peer gossiping about another peer…what could you do or say?
You could remind them that gossiping is hurtful and not respectful behaviour.
If someone does us a favour, we have to pay them back.
False. A favour does not require paying it back.
If our date pays for everything on date, do we owe them and therefore they can do whatever they want with us?
No. They chose to pay, we don't OWE them anything. Might be better if we talk about who is going to pay at the start of the date.
What can you do if a neighbour keeps playing their music really loud and you're trying to sleep?
Try and politely talk to them about the noise (use I statements). If that doesn't work, talk to the building manager or call the police.
What can happen if we give rude gestures to people?
We could damage our relationship with them. We leave a bad impression on others.
A peer is teasing you but you don’t think it’s funny…what can you do or say?
You could say, "I don't like you teasing me. I'm asking you to stop."
True friends will look out for our best interests.
True.
Is there something we can do at LINX to help everyone feel safe?
Yes. We can be good role models. We can follow LINX's expectations.
What are examples of personal information?
Things about your health, your age, your weight, your banking information, passwords.
What is something we can do to be a good role model?
Treat others with kindness and respect. Listen to others. Include others. Respond to others.