Social Skills
True or False: If I really need something, it's okay to walk in to the room without knocking on the door.
False. You should always knock on the door before entering a room that is not yours.
True or False: When you are "tuning in", you should only focus on your thoughts and feelings
False: When you tuned in, you think about other people's feelings and think about how your actions will make other people feel.
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.
Excuse me!
True or false: It's a good idea to ask a classmate to hang out outside of school even if you have not spent any time hanging out together at school.
False: It is unexpected and can make others feel uncomfortable if you ask to spend time together outside of school before spending time together at school
Is safe to run in the hallways?
No. Running in hall could cause you to injure yourself or someone else
What is your favorite ride at Canobie Lake?
responses vary
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
True or False: You should think about time and place when you are "tuning in"
True
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.
Wash my hands with soap and water
What do you call a person who you've never met before and you would not give or share any personal information with?
A stranger
True or False. When playing cards or a board game, it is perfectly alright to be yell and scream when you lose.
False. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner even if you feel disappointed
What was the Prom theme this year?
Disco!
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
How would you adjust your behavior if you noticed a friend was disappointed about a test score ( when you had done really well on the same test)?
answers vary
How long should you wash your hands for?
20-30 seconds
What do you call someone who you see in the hall, know their name, and say 'hi' to when you see each other?
Acquaintance
I don't like the video game my friend wanted to play, So I will argue until I get my way.
You should politely say that you don't like a game and want to know what other games they have so you can play together.
This person is someone who you feel very comfortable with, share personal information, and often hangout after school with.
close friend
You notice that your friend is sad, what are some things that you can do to help them?
- Ask what's wrong
- Ask if they need space
- Tell a funny joke (depending on the situation)
- Ask what they might need from you to best support them
Kayla is telling Katie about her weekend. Katie says “Wow” and “Nice” every few seconds in the conversation but doesn’t ask any questions or make any comments. Kayla notices this and says, “Oh I’m so sorry, I’ve been doing all the talking and haven’t asked you how your weekend was!” Is Kayla tuned in?
Yes! She noticed that Katie wasn't really engaging in conversation and checked in with her
It's a hot summer day and I can smell my body odor. What can I do to prevent this?
- Apply body spray or deodorant in the morning before going out.
- Take a shower using soap
True or False: When you hurt a friend's feelings, it is important for you apology to be sincere
True
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
NO, NEVER. That is inappropriate behavior. Ask an adult for advice before making an assumption.
Val has been feeling nervous about soccer team tryouts all day. Christine notices that Val has been distracted all of class and asks her, “Is something bothering you? You can talk to me about it if you need”. Friend or acquaintance?
A friend
Your friend doesn't pick up their phone the first time you call. What should you do?
- Leave a Message and wait for them to call you back.
- Send a text
Taylor is telling Brittany about her new favorite video game at the lockers area before class starts. Brittany says “Uh huh” a few times and keeps looking at the clock in the hallway. Taylor continues talking about the game. Is Taylor tuned in?
No
My friend has food on their teeth. I should just ignore it and let them go on with their day.
No - You want to be polite and a gentle reminder might suffice!
If a friend tells you that they are thinking about hurting themselves, should you keep that a secret?
No! you should tell a trusted adult.
If a stranger asks you to come to their car, do you got with them?
No
Bree is walking in the hallway at school when she sees Tim from her class accidentally stumble and look up to see if anyone noticed. Bree quickly looks away to avoid making him feel embarrassed. Friend or acquaintance?
Acquaintance