Levels of Friendship
What makes someone a best friend?
Trust, you hang out, have things in common, etc.
A family member adds you on Facebook: is this expected or unexpected?
Expected
A stranger that you pass on the street is wearing a T-shirt with your favorite band on it - Think or Say?
Say (or think if you prefer)
It’s 3:00 pm and you feel hungry because you skipped lunch. Size of the problem?
Small
Why is it important to make a plan?
To be ready for everything you need to do (discuss)
Who do you trust more: a friend or an acquaintance?
Friend
You got a new puppy-- post, message, or not at all?
Post (but up to preference)
Your friend’s room is really hot and you’re sweating. You are thinking: It’s so hot in here! I want to leave! What do you say?
One option: "Hey, would it be okay if we turned on the AC?"
The printer is broken at your internship. Size of the problem?
Medium
What are three things you need to make a plan for?
Laundry, cooking, hanging out with friends
List 3 community helpers
Speech clinician, police officer, advisor
You find your boss on Facebook: is it expected or unexpected to add them?
Unexpected
You really don’t like what is being served for dinner at your friend’s house. How do you filter?
One option: "Sorry, I'm not really that hungry".
Your roommate is playing loud music at 2 am and you have to get up early. Use an “I” message.
Example: "I feel frustrated when you play loud music at night".
Prioritize the following: Watch a movie, Do your laundry, Homework assignment
Probably: homework, laundry, watch a movie
Tell me the difference between an acquaintance and a stranger?
Acquaintance: You know them a little, from class or from a club, but you don't hang out.
Your parents give you 100 dollars for your birthday-- post, message, or not at all?
Not at all
Someone is walking a puppy that is really cute. What do you say to a stranger? What do you say if it was your boss?
Stranger: Say less
Boss: Could ask more, but stay professional
Your roommate leaves in the morning before you and always leaves the door open while you are still asleep. How might you solve the problem?
Talk to them (discuss)
What steps would it take to go grocery shopping?
Make a list of what you need at the store
Get to the grocery store
Pick out what you need and make sure you have everything
Check out
Put your groceries away when you get home