Relationship Dictionary
You need to be able to___someone you are friends with, family with, in a romantic relationship.
Trust
Julie's grandmother passed away and can't go to the concert with Amy because it's the same day as the funeral. What should Amy do?
Tell Julie that's ok, sorry to hear about your grandma. Is there anything i can do for you/
Jason asks Jill out to dinner for a first date. They both order food and a dessert. The waiter brings the bill. What should Jason do.
Jason could offer to pay for Jill since they are out on a first date. Or Jason could ask Jill if they could split the bill or each pay for there own?
Brianna is a 23 year old young adult with a disability. She works 20 hours per week at her local grocery store. She lives with her parents who want her to take more responsibility for herself. Name 5 things she can do at the home to help around the house.
1. Do her own laundry.
2. Help prepare meals.
3. Keep track of her finances/checkbook.
4. Clean the Bathrooms.
5. Sweep and dust.
Jim and Lisa work together at Dynasty Lanes. During work Lisa asked him if he would like to check out the new Marvel movie next week after there shift. Is this appropriate or inappropriate? Justify your answer
Its appropriate to ask that question but do it after work hours or if on your lunch break. Personal business should not be on work hours.
Friends need to be ____with eachother. This means to tell the truth even if it might hurt their feelings.
Truth
Name 5 things that friends can do to spend time together and have fun.
1. Take a walk together.
2. Go to the movies.
3. Have a pizza and movie night at home.
4. Play cards.
5. Go to a sport event together.
Lana and Brian have been dating for 9 months. Brian wants to do more with Lana than just kiss but she does not want to. What should Lana do or say?
Lana and Brian should talk about this together so Lana can express her feelings about this and let Brian know she does not want to do anything more than kiss. Brian should resect her feelings.
Hank is a 30-year old young adult with a significant physical disability. He relies on his mom for independent living care. His mom suddenly passes away unexpectedly and Hank does not have other family in the area. What can he do?
Talk to his HCBDD SSA for assistance.
If he is in Project LIFE talk to his staff also.
Sam really likes Tiffany. They work together at East of Chicago. He leaves her flowers and secret notes in her locker for Valentines Day but doesn't put his name on the card. Appropriate or Inappropriate? Justify your answer
I would say inappropriate during work hours for secret notes or flowers.
Sam could ask his Project LIFE instructor if he could leave flowers in her locker at the program since its a special day but should sign the card.
Secret notes not good either place.
One quality that is important in a friendship is ___. When both individuals actively hear what the other is saying.
Listening
True or False Sometimes friends make fun of each other in a lighthearted way.
True
Joe met Tina online Tina wants Joe to send him inappropriate pictures. Joe is afraid that if he doesn't he will lose his girlfriend. What can/should he do ?
First off he should talk openly to Tina and tell her this is something he does NOT want to do!
If Tina care for him she will accept his wishes.
Valerie is a 27 year old young adult with a disability. She works 25 hours a week. She lives at home and her parents don't make her pay bills. They go out to dinner every Thursday evening. What could Valerie offer to do?
Valerie could offer to pay for her own dinner and once in awhile pay for her parents also.
Annie always flirts with Ben at work. She smiles and says nice things to Ben all the time. They even eat lunch together at break. Sometimes Annie requests to work in the same section as Ben. Is this appropriate or inappropriate?
Flirting phrases are not appropriate at work but kind words are such as " your doing a good job" or "you look nice today" are ok.
Asking to work in same area is not OK . You should follow thru with your own work assigned area and follow supervisor instructions.
Friends should have a special bond, meaning they have at least one thing they share in____.
Common
How do you know when to call someone your friend? Your best friend.
A friend is someone who cares about your feelings likes to do things together and is a good listener.
A best friend is someone you can ALWAYS count on to connect with and has all the above qualities .
How do you know when to call someone your girlfriend/boyfriend?
When you both have been dating for quite awhile and only both have feelings for eachother.
If you are confused about transportation from school to work and this stage in your life, what should you do?
Ask parent/guardian, SSA, or Project LIFE teacher to give you more information about community transportation access and ideas.
Evan thinks that Maria likes him. They work together at Target and stock shelves together. They talk about things that Evan likes and does on the weekends. Maria even asks him questions about his weekend plans. What should Evan do?
Evan should say to Maria we should stay professional and not discuss our personal life and my weekend plans during work hours.
If Evan didn't mind it would be ok if they discussed these topics during there lunch break.
All friendships should have___. This means not to share too much, or pry into their business without them asking.
Boundaries
Why is FRIENDSHIP important in life?
We all need friends to prevent loneliness and offer needed companionship. Friends also boost our happiness and self esteem.
Allen is dating Nikki. Nikki won't allow Allen to go out with his friends anymore because they don't have girlfriends and she is afraid Allen will forget her if he goes out with the guys.
Nikki is unfair for doing this. She should trust Allen and let him continue his friendships and go out.
Your mom and dad say that you are not ready to live independently. What can you do?
Respect their opinion on this matter. Tell them you want to learn more skills to become independent enough to move out some day if that is what you wish to do.
Stacy works at factory that makes plastic bottles. Steve works at the factory as well. He is much older than Stacy and is trying to friend her on social media. She does not know what to do.
Stacy should tell him no thanks I do not wish to be a social media friend.
She could still be nice and professional to him at work as a friend.