Relationships
True or False: You can have a relationship with a stranger.
False - You can interact with strangers, but you need a real connection (emotional, intellectual, physical) with somebody to have a relationship with them!
What is the definition of a healthy relationship in the workplace??
A professional relationship with boundaries.
True or False: When you make a mistake, you should honestly admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.
True - If you do then people will know you take responsibility for your actions, and they will then trust you more because you're honest and show that you learn from your mistakes.
True or False: There's nothing wrong with being too polite.
True - While not everyone cares about politeness, it will impress those who do, and it's better to get into the habit of being polite for those cases where it really does matter (job interview, anyone?).
The relationship between you and your job coach should be A) personal or B) professional?
B) Professional - While we can all have fun together and talk about our personal lives sometimes if we want, the relationship should remain professional
__________ helps individuals understand limits in the workplace.
Boundaries
If you think your supervisor is cute, then you should ask them out on a date: True or False?
False- This is highly unprofessional and can cause problems.
When first getting to know your coworkers you should share A) your likes, dislikes, goals, etc., or B) your latest break up story and bank account information.
A) Your likes, dislikes, goals, etc. - Oversharing can cause others to be uncomfortable. sharing likes, dislikes etc. finds common ground to build healthy and appropriate work relationships
Despite what some people say, manners A) really don't matter anymore, or B) can still go a long way.
B) Still go a long way in building healthy relationships - More people than not won't want to be around you if you're rude, so your chances of meeting cool new friends are way higher if you just put a little effort into minding your manners.
With which of the following types of people can we have relationships with? A) Acquaintances B) Family C) Co-workers D) All of the above
D) All of the above - You can end up forming a strong connection with any of these types of people, given the right circumstances.
___________ is the name of the word which describes how we can tell the difference between types of friends.
Boundaries - When we know our boundaries well, we can tell the difference between strangers and acquaintances, acquaintances and friends, friends and family, etc.
Which of the following is an example of a healthy relationship at work? : A) Telling a customer about your recent health problems B) Giving a coworker unsolicited advice C) Talking with your supervisor about last nights Cardinal's big win D)complaining with a coworker every lunch break
C) Talking with your supervisor about last nights Cardinal's big win!
True or False- Relationships you have in the workplace are no different than relationships you have outside the workplace.
False- Relationships at work should remain professional and separate from personal life.
Talking to one another to reach a mutual goal is also known as _________.
Negotiation - It can also mean the process by which two persons reach a deal about something.
When we feel like we can't _____ somebody, we start not to believe what they say, and come to not rely on what they do either.
Trust - Once that's broken, it can be hard to repair a friendship, unless that person really tries to make up for it!
If you have a ________ that you really enjoy doing, you can probably guess that there are others out there who share that enjoyment, and they could potentially start a friendship with you based on that.
Hobby, interest, pastime, passion, etc. - any of these answers will work!
While it's important to have a sense of ______, you should be careful not to make too mean of jokes, or laugh at something insensitive directed towards someone else.
Humor - But the better of a friend you are with somebody, the more you should be able to laugh with and sometimes even at each other.
Name two different reasons why professional relationships are important.
Any combination of the following: Sense of belonging; Less stress, more happiness; Improved self-worth; Helps you cope with bad events; or Encourages good behaviours, better teamwork, boost morale
Needing space, setting limits, determining acceptable behavior, or creating a sense of autonomy are all examples of ____________.
Boundaries
Explain why good hygiene is important.
Basically, because even strangers will notice if you have bad hygiene and react negatively to you, and you never know when one of those strangers might want to offer you a job or have to sit next to you in class.
Share one example of
The right answer here is up to the discretion of the facilitator, so good luck!