Respect/Disrespect
Respectful or Disrespectful:
Talking out loud about someone so that they hear you.
Disrespectful
How can you turn this around to a respectful behavior?
True/False: Trust is easy to build.
False:
Trust takes time and is built through showing respect, listening, being honest, and admitting/apologizing when wrong (taking accountability.)
"I" feel angry when you tell me how "I" should feel.
What is an "I" statement?
Can you show support even if you do not agree?
Yes. Just because you do not agree with someone, does not mean their decision is not right for them.
You are upset that your partner is talking to another boy/girl
What is jealousy?
Respectful or Disrespectful: You and your partner or friend have different opinions about putting metal detectors in schools. Your partner says your opinion is dumb and refuses to hear your ideas.
Disrespectful
How can your turn this around to a respectful behavior?
True/False: Showing up on time helps to build trust in any relationship.
True
Name calling; cursing; yelling
How do you show support?
Listening; providing another perspective (respectfully); being there to listen if things do not go their way; being there even when they fail or make a mistake.
(Can accept other appropriate examples)
Your partner or friend tries to trick you into doing something you do not want to do.
What is manipulation?
2 examples of kindness.
What is: Hold the door open; give a compliment; send a positive text; say thank you/show gratitude; listen; offer support; respect personal space
Can accept other examples
It is ok to keep making the same mistake over and over again.
No. Once you know better, do better.
Appropriate ways to communicate your thoughts/feelings.
What are: Calm tone/volume of voice; "I" statements; If upset, take time to calm down first; active listening.
One person should make all of the decisions in a relationship?
No! Making decisions together shows respect and helps to build trust.
Your partner does not like any of your friends and thinks you should only spend time with him/her.
What is control/isolation/exclusion?
When working on a group project, it is ok for one person to do most of the work.
No. There should be calm discussion on the distribution of work.
How does one take responsibility/accountability for their behavior/actions?
Admit that they did something wrong; Apologize (and mean it); Acknowledge that the action/behavior caused hurt feelings; Ask how they can make things better.
You want to go to the movies, but your partner/friend wants to go to the mall. How do you decide?
Compromise/talk it out: Pros and cons of each; look at movie times and see if both are possible; compromise to do one today and the other another day;
No! Respecting other's individual growth, goals and freedom is an important quality in any relationship.
Your partner send you pictures of violent acts or threatens to share an embarrassing picture.
What is intimidation?
Personal space; saying No; separating your thought/feelings from others; Not taking things personally.
What are boundaries?
3 ways to build trust in a relationship.
What is: Taking responsibility/accountability; apologizing when wrong; respecting boundaries?
(Can accept other appropriate examples)
3 examples of Active Listening.
What are: eye contact; nodding in understanding; repeating back what the person says; not interrupting; asking how you can support.
(can accept other appropriate examples)
3 ways to be a supportive partner/friend/student/family member.
Active listening; respect individuality; help to weigh pros and cons; talk in a calm tone; respect the other person's feelings, opinions, activities.
(Can accept other appropriate examples)
Your partner or friend changes their story many times and tries to make you think you are the one who is always in the wrong.
What are mind games?