Problems in Class
A classmate keeps talking to you when you’re trying to focus. How could you speak up?
I can't focus, can we talk later?
At a party, someone introduces you to a friend, but you forget their name right after. What could you do?
ask them to remind you, or wait until you can ask someone else if you’re uncomfortable.
Your friend seems really interested when you talk about a new video game and keeps asking questions. What does this say about their interest?
They’re likely interested in what you’re saying and might even want to play the game with you.
Your friend says, 'Wow, it’s so quiet in here,' while you’re being loud. What do you think they’re trying to tell you?"
They probably want you to be quieter.
You’re talking to a friend, and they suddenly look down at their phone. What would you do?
Pause or ask if now’s a good time to talk; they might be distracted or busy.
You don’t understand a part of the lesson, but the teacher has moved on. What’s a good way to address this?
Talk to your teacher after class or email them.
During a group project, one person is doing most of the work. What could you do?
Offer to help or ask if there’s something specific they’d like you to work on.
Your friend keeps checking in on you after you had a rough day. What could this mean?
They care about your feelings and want to support you.
Someone says, 'Nice job on your project,' but they didn’t even look at it. What might they mean?
They might not actually mean it or they’re just being polite.
You see two friends whispering and looking your way. What would you do?
Wait until they finish talking and see if they want to include you
You don’t get along with a lab partner, and it’s affecting your grade. What solution could you suggest?
Ask if you can work with a different partner or do the lab independently
A friend makes a joke about something you don’t find funny. What would be a good response?
Change the subject or say why you didn't find it funny.
You text your friend a few times, but they don’t respond until the next day. They say, 'Sorry, I was busy.' What could this mean?
They might have been genuinely busy and weren’t ignoring you on purpose.
Your friend sighs and says, 'I guess I’ll do the whole group project myself, again.' What might they mean by this?
They’re probably frustrated and might want help from others in the group.
At lunch, a friend says they forgot their lunch and looks upset. What would you do
Offer to help or offer comfort
Group projects are challenging for you because you end up doing all the work. What could you do?
Propose assigning specific tasks to each person in the group so the work is balanced
You’re at a gathering, and someone you don’t know well asks a lot of personal questions. What would you do?
Say you're uncomfortable with those questions or change the conversation.
Your friend doesn’t invite you to a movie night with other friends. What could this mean?
It could mean they thought you wouldn’t be interested or that it was a last-minute plan—not necessarily that they don’t want to be your friend.
Someone says, 'It’s fine, don’t worry about it,' but they sound upset. What might they actually mean?
They might not actually be fine and could want you to ask more or apologize.
You’re in a group conversation, but no one is has included you yet. What would you do?
You’re feeling overwhelmed by school in general. Who could you reach out to for help?
a trusted person can provide support or advice.
During a class project, a classmate criticizes your ideas in front of everyone. How could you respond?
Stay calm and thank them for the feedback, or suggest discussing ideas privately if it feels uncomfortable.
A friend only seems to reach out when they need help with homework. What might this mean about the friendship?
They might be more interested in the help than in a real friendship, or they may not realize they’re only reaching out for one reason.
Someone says, 'Oh, don’t worry, I’ll wait,' but they’re tapping their foot. What might they be telling you?
They’re probably impatient and want you to hurry up.
Your friend seems quiet and isn’t laughing at jokes they usually find funny. What would you do?
Ask if they're okay or if something's on their mind.