Relationship Rules
A friend is acting bossy or yelling too loud after you asked them to stop is an example of
too little
just right or
too much
Too much! Being bossy and yelling can be too much for most people.
Someone compliments your new shirt by saying, "Cool shirt". You say nothing and walk away.
Too little, Just right, Too much
Too Little
Hanging out with grandparents so you just sit on your phone or device all night.
Too Little, Just Right, Too much
Too much, what else could you do?
Only talking about the things you like in a conversation and not giving anyone else a chance to talk is an example of,
Too little
Just right or
Too much
Too Much
Texting someone nonstop when you aren't getting a reply is an example of what kind of behavior?
Too little, Just Right, Too much?
Too much.
Why is that Too Much?
Staring at someone because you like them is ...
Too Little
Just Right
Too Much
Too Much Why?
It's your first day at work so you stick out your hand for a handshake when you meet your boss.
Too much
Too Little or
Just right?
Just right, it's polite to shake someone's hand especially your new boss.
Someone compliments your new shirt by saying, "Cool shirt". You say nothing and walk away.
Too Little
Just right
TOO MUCH
Too Little
What do you notice or how can you tell if what you are doing is 'too much' for someone else?
they might say something to you.
they are backing away from you.
they have their hands up.
When a person is supportive of you, says nice things and wants to meet your family, that feels like
Too Little
Just Right or
Too Much
Just Right
You try to hold hands with your friends when you talk to them.
Too Little
Just Right
Too Much
Too Much friends don't usually hold hands when they talk.
Someone asks, Do you like Minecraft? You don't anymore but tell them you used to play it but prefer different games now.
Too little, Just right, Too much
JUST RIGHT
You really another boy or girl in your group/at work/school so for Valentine's Day you make a huge Valentine with lot's of glitter and give it to them in front of everyone.
Too Little
Just Right
Too Much
Too Much that may feel like too much to a person you aren't already dating.
Someone hugs you every time you see them but you don't like it.
Are they being 'too much' or do they have a 'just right' way of saying hello?
BONUS*What can you do?
Too much.
What you can do..
1. Tell them you don't like hugs.
2. Ask to high five instead.
3. Next time you see them put your hand up and remind them you don't like hugs.
Demonstrate a just right hello.
Smile, facing towards the person, loud and clear.
Too Little
Just Right or
Too Much
Just right! that is a great conversation topic.
You call your friend but they don't pick up so you hang up and call back and hang up and call back and hang up and call back....
Too little, Just right, Too much
Too much
Following someone around and not talking to them is,
Too little
Just right
Too much
Too much. It can make people feel unsafe when they are being followed.
Demonstrate a TOO MUCH Hello to someone.
Loud, in their face.
Demonstrate a way to say Hello with too little emotion and feeling.
shy or quiet hello