Conversations
What are two ways you can start a conversation with someone?
Say hi, ask them a question, or compliment them
Your favorite Disney movie is Finding Nemo, your friends favorite is Lion King. The two of you are having a conversation on why which one is the best. You can not agree on which is better. What do you do?
Agree to disagree.
Acknowledge that you each have different favorites and politely accept each others reasoning.
Agree that it is a good movie but not your favorite and shift the conversation to a different topic.
What is personal space?
Personal space is the imaginary bubble surrounding you that people shouldn't invade
What does "throw in the towel" mean?
It means you give up or quit
What are three ways friends greet each other? Greetings can be verbal or nonverbal.
"Whats up", fist pump, hugs, hi or wave
You see a little boy stealing a candy bar from the grocery store. You know it is wrong and go to tell the clerk. Your friend tells you not to say anything. What are some reasons your friend thinks you shouldn't say anything?
The little boy may not get enough food at home
The little boy doesn't know better
He could be taking it for a younger sibling
About how far away should you stand from someone when talking?
About an arms length away
What does "a run for your money" mean?
It means putting up a good fight or being competitive
If two people are in a conversation about how much time should each spend talking?
Each person should spend an equal amount of time talking, about 50/50
Your family always has homemade pizza on Saturday nights, it's tradition. Your dad, who was outside doing yard work all day and who usually makes the pizza, tells everybody to make their own grilled cheese for dinner instead. What are some reasons he may not be making pizza?
He doesn't feel good
He doesn't have the time
He is tired and needs to relax
He doesn't want pizza
You notice your teacher has not labeled something on the board. What do you do?
Nothing, it is not my board. I would need to ask permission at an appropriate time to write on the board
What does "a bite to eat" mean?
Getting something small and quick to eat
Your friend loves any movie with super heros and they keep talking your head off about the new Avengers movie. You want to talk about something else, how can you change the topic?
You could tell them you haven't seen it yet and don't want it ruined.
You could could bring up one of the older Avengers movies
You could politely say that movie doesn't interest you and ask them what other movies they have seen recently.
Your best friend canceled plans to go to the movies with you. You end up going out to dinner with your parents and see your friend at the same restaurant with a group of classmates. What could be some reasons your friend canceled?
They were afraid to tell you the truth that they didn't want to go to a movie.
They could have been invited to a birthday/celebration and didn't want to hurt your feelings.
You get home and find your brother playing your game in your room without permission. What should you do?
Stay calm and ask them nicely to leave your room.
Stay calm ask them why they are in your room
Stay calm and ask if you can play with them, but let them know next time they need to ask for your permission
Use the clues to determine what is being described
- I might blow my top
- I am part of the earth
- I can be hot
- I can be explosive
- I can be found in Hawaii
- I can erupt suddenly
- I create lava
Volcano
A classmate is talking to you about how much fun they had at prom. You don't want to be rude since you didn't go, but you don't want them to know you stayed home. What could you ask/tell them to keep the conversation going?
What was your favorite part?
Did you dance a lot?
Did you go out to dinner before the dance?
Did you go to after prom?
You are in the same class as one of your best friends. After talking with the teacher, they log on to one of the computers and start playing a game. You have to continue working on your assignment. Why is the teacher allowing them to play but you have to work?
The teacher may have made a deal with the student Your friend may have earned a certain grade on the assignment and earned the computer time.
The bell rings and you go into class before the previous class has left. There is still someone sitting at your desk getting their things together. What should you do?
Wait patiently away from the desk to not rush the student. I can sit down once they have collected all their things and are leaving.
Use the clues to determine what is being described
- I am very flexible
- I like to go to parties
- I come in many colors
- I like to float around
- A clown turns me into animals
- Kids fill me with water
- I can be puffed up with air
- I come with strings attached
Balloons