Positive or Negative
Holding the door open for the person behind you.
Positive Difference
Should you put on deodorant? Why
So we smell good after sweating
Why do we volunteer at Las Palapas?
To make a difference for the employees by helping them out and we also gain job skills.
It is respectful to my family to flop on the sofa, looking at my phone when I get home.
No! We need to help out, do our chores first, offer to help out, even ask for permission to be on the phone after helping out is showing much more respect.
It is polite to hold the door open for another person.
Yes! It shows good manners and respect to hold the door open for another person.
Stepping in front of someone who has been waiting in line.
This causes people to be upset, wait your turn. This is not a positive way to make a difference, it is negative.
Should I brush my teeth before school?
Yes, so I have fresh breath.
We set up the tables and chairs for the church for this reason!
To make a difference, spread kindness, help them out, etc
Emptying all the trash cans and taking out the trash makes a difference at home.
Yes, helping out at home makes a difference and shows respect!
When in the community, I should always use Please and Thank You.
Yes, you gain respect of others when you use good manners
Telling someone they look very nice, or have on a cute outfit.
Positive difference in their day!
Should I brush/ comb my hair before school?
Yes, so you are prepared for the day and represent yourself well.
We are doing this when we volunteer at Salvation Army.
We are helping the employees by organizing the food pantry, we make a difference by preparing bags of food for those in need.
Refusing to help cook at home makes a positive difference.
No, it makes a negative difference to refuse. Helping to cook shows respect and responsibility. Helping makes a positive difference.
When in the community, I bump into someone (accidently) I should apologize.
Yes, say "Excuse Me" or "Sorry", it shows manners and respect.
Smiling at another person.
Positive, think about it
Should I wear clean or dirty clothes to school?
Clean! You want to smell fresh and clean to have a good day.
This is what we are doing when we deliver Meals on Wheels.
We are making a difference by spreading kindness, making friends with those who live alone, bringing prepared food to those who are unable to prepare healthy meals. Also by providing nourishing meals we enable the elderly to stay independent in their own homes.
Keeping my room clean makes a positive difference.
Yes, keep your room clean, it helps with focus and feeling positive.
When we are on an outing, it is okay if I wander off to look around.
NO! You must stay with the group so you don't get left behind or lost.
Greeting another person (saying hello, Good Morning, or Good Afternoon)
Positive! It shows you matter, greet others often!
Should I bathe or shower once a week or everyday?
Clean your body daily!
To be at your best, represent yourself well, and others can smell a fresh clean you, not stinky you!
This is why we volunteer at House of Neighborly Service.
We make a difference by providing opportunities to encourage, educate and empower families on the Westside of San Antonio.
Wearing clean clothes is important.
When your clothes are clean you not only look good but also feel good. So wash your clothes weekly.
When there is a line to purchase my ticket, I should wait in line.
Yes, cutting to the front is not only disrespectful, it is also considered rude and selfish.