Problems at School
The problem is that I'm not getting my homework done because I'm skipping the class and I'm missing the instructions. What is my solution?
I should start going to class and go in for lunch tutoring to get caught up on my work.
I really want to be an artist, but my parents say that it's not a reliable career, and think I should be an electrician. Why would they think this way?
(Possible answers) Maybe the family has an electrical repair business and they want me to be part of it. Maybe they want me to do something that will give me success, stability, and a consistent paycheck.
I am applying to jobs and interviewing, but not getting any job offers. What are some reasons this might be happening to me?
Possible answers: My applications are incomplete. My interviewing skills are ineffective. I don't have the necessary skills or experience for the jobs. I don't have the required education (i.e., diploma or degree). The job market is full.
You are talking to your friends and all of a sudden you forgot what you were going to say. You feel frustrated and embarrassed. What should you do/say, and what should you not do/say?
You should tell your friends, "I just forgot what I was going to say. Keep talking, and I'll remember eventually." You should not get mad with yourself or other people.
The power goes out at my house during a storm. What should I do? (Give 2-3 answers)
(Possible answers) You will find a flashlight, light some candles, and wait it out (you might check the power company's website to see what time it might come back on).
I was given detention first period because I was late to class. The problem is that I'm missing first period and getting behind in my work. How can I solve this problem?
A good solution would be to wake up earlier so that I'm not late to first period.
You and your friends are at the park playing basketball and the ball gets stuck between the hoop and the backboard. It's too high to reach. What do you do? (Give 2 answers.)
(Possible answers) Get a long tool, like a yardstick, and push the ball out. Throw stuff at it until it falls down. Consider it a loss and go home.
I interviewed for a job at McDonald's, but I haven't heard back from the manager I interviewed with. What should I do?
I should call them and ask them questions about my status. I could also send an email or note to thank them for considering me. These solutions show that I am truly interested and committed to working.
You are hanging out with your friends and have a difference of opinion about a movie. You start arguing over who is right. Before you know it, everyone is yelling at each other. It's really annoying, and no one is sure how the argument started. What should you do?
(Possible answers) Someone needs to step in and say that it needs to stop. We need to agree to disagree and move on. It's not worth a major argument or loss of friendship.
My dad went to get in his car to go to work and realized that one of his tires was flat. What should he do? (Give 2 answers.)
(Possible answers) He could find another ride to work and make a plan to get the tire fixed.
I got into a fist fight at lunch with my friend because he took my lunch and I got angry. What is my problem?
The problem is that I couldn't control my emotions, and now I will get in serious trouble.
You're driving to work and run over a pothole in the road, causing a flat tire. What are some steps you should apply to solve the problem?
First, you need to move your car off the road. Then, you are going to call for help. Sources of help could be: Roadside assistance, a friend, a family member, a tow truck. (Not Ghostbusters.)
I am supposed to work as part of a team to unload the daily delivery. My team members are being uncooperative and chatting instead of working. I am worried that I might also get in trouble if the work doesn't get done. How do I address this problem?
Solutions: Tell your boss what's happening. Try talking to my coworkers about getting back on track.
I'm in line at the checkout on a busy Saturday before Christmas. Someone cuts in front of me. What should I do/say AND what should I not do/say, and why?
I should not yell/curse at them, because I might get kicked out of the store or get in a fight with that person. I should decide if it is important to inform them where the line ends, or to let it go and keep quiet.
I misplaced my phone somewhere in my house. What should I do? (Give 2 answers.)
(Possible answers) If family members are around, ask them to help you look for it. Or you could ask someone in your house to call your phone. If you have a smart watch, use it to locate your phone.
I am often distracted in my Science class because I have a lot of friends in that class. How should I solve my problem?
I should try talking less, ignoring my friends, and/or ask the teacher to move my seat.
My friend was having a bad morning and yelled at me for no reason. I was confused and upset. What should I do, and what should my friend do?
(Possible answers) I would talk to my teacher or another friend to express how I am feeling, then I could tell my friend who yelled that it hurt my feelings. My friend should probably apologize to me, and if he does, I will accept the apology.
I have a doctor's appointment this morning, but I realized when I woke up, that I forgot to tell my supervisor that I would be late. What might happen if I decide not to call my supervisor to inform them?
Possible reactions will depend on the supervisor, my standing in the company, and the type of position I work. I could lose pay for time not worked. I could lose my job. They might get worried and try to contact me.
You want to take your boyfriend/girlfriend to a movie, but his/her parents won't let them go. What is their perspective? Why might they not want him/her to go with you?
(Possible answers) Maybe they don't know you well enough or trust you yet. They are very protective or strict. They are worried about safety and making good choices. They want to meet the person first.
I start to bake some cookies, and I realize that I'm out of eggs. What should I do? (Give 2 answers.)
(Possible answers) I might have to go to the grocery store right away to get eggs. Or, I might have to postpone making the cookies for another time.
My social studies project is almost due, but I'm not finished. The deadline is tomorrow, I don't know how to finish the project, and I can't go in for lunch tutoring. What should I do?
I will explain to my teacher that I am confused by the project and ask if I can have a little more time.
I arrive at school in a really ticked-off mood, ready to blow at any moment; anything annoying or any surprises could set me off. What should I do before I burst into a fit of rage?
(Possible answers) Use some visualization strategies to calm down. Step away and take a moment for myself. Take some deep breaths for 10 seconds. Vent to a friend or trusted individual.
I work as a chef in a local restaurant. It sometimes takes my kitchen staff too long to prepare meals, leaving the guests waiting for a long time without their food. What is the problem?
The problem is that the customers will be unhappy and might write bad reviews online. This would lower our rating and discourage people from coming to our restaurant.
Someone bumps into you in the hallway during passing time. Is this a tiny problem or a huge problem? What should you do or how should you react?
This is a tiny problem. It is annoying, but it was probably an accident. You should ignore it and keep walking. The other person might apologize, but if they don't, it's still better to ignore it.
You flush the toilet and it is clogged. Why is this a problem and what should you do?