Is it sarcasm?
Your very smart friend got a 100% on their test. You see it and say "wow what a surprise, another perfect test!"
sarcasm
Why?
You put a whoopie cushion on your dad's favorite chair. When he sits down to watch TV at night, he sits on the cushion and it makes a loud fart noise. You and your siblings laugh with him.
Good humor
Why?
What is a rule that has to do with your eyes?
Make eye contact!!
Who?
friends and family
Molly just got back from a beautiful vacation and is showing everyone pictures. Sam turns to her and says "What a pretty place. I want to go!"
not sarcasm
Why?
Your friend's favorite football team lost last night. When he comes into school, you tease him and say "your team MUST be going to the superbowl after last night's game" Your friend laughs and says "not after that terrible play, maybe next year" You laugh with your friend and ask how the rest of his weekend went.
Good humor
Why?
How should you start a conversation?
Where
around friends/at home
You are walking out of school and it's raining outside. Your friend turns to you and says "ugh it's raining" you say "really? I didn't notice!"
Sarcasm
Why?
Sam, Bill, and Zach have plans to see a movie. Sam and Bill are waiting for Zach and decide it would be funny to pretend they don't know who he is when he gets to the movie theater. They continue to ignore him and pretend they don't know him until after the movie is over. Zach is really upset and calls his mom to get picked up early.
What do you think and why?
Say goodbye
When?
something is frustrating and you want to make a joke
OR
You are trying to make a friend/family member laugh
Your math teacher is always very grumpy. One morning you decide to be nice to him and say "Hi Mr. Williams, how are you doing?" He responds and says "just living the dream" in a slow and low tone of voice.
Sarcasm
Why?
It's halloween and you are trick or treating with friends. You decide to scare the group of trick or treaters behind you. You quick jump out from behind the bushes as they walk past you. They scream and you and your friends laugh then say "happy halloween"
What do you think and why?
What are some topics to avoid?
religion, politics, money
Why?
To be funny or make a point.
BUT sometimes it can come off as _____.
You are playing dogeball during gym. Your friend tries to block a ball but gets hit in the face instead. You say "wow great job, you're a pro at this"
sarcasm
Is this an example of mean humor or good humor?
Your friend is running late to soccer practice. When he gets there, your coach decides it would be funny to tell him he has to run 10 miles since he was 5 minutes late to practice. A few seconds after telling him, the coach says "I'm just messing around, go do 2 laps then join us to stretch"
Is this good or mean humor?
what do you think? and why?
How can you show interest during conversations?
ASK THEM QUESTIONS!
give an example
How?
- talk in a loud tone
- exaggerate
- big body movements
- state the opposite