Right or Wrong?
Your brother is annoying you so you call him names and curse at him. Is this the right thing to do?
No. These are thoughts you should keep in your head. Saying these things out loud will get you in trouble.
You're excited to show your friends your new earrings. They tell you they would never wear anything like that and they're ugly. How would you feel?
Sad, embarrassed. Just because it was not their style, doesn't mean they should tell you they are ugly.
You tell your Friend their new haircut is ugly and they never should have done it. How would they feel?
sad, angry with you
Your friend ask you to hang out but they have been bothering you lately. instead of telling them they are annoying you, what can you say?
I am not in the mood today, Thanks but I just need some space today, Etc.
You're mom ask how you like the dinner she made. You tell her you appreciated what she made for dinner but you didn't like it very much. Was this the right thing to say.
Yes. You were being honest when she asked and said it in a polite way instead of telling her it was gross.
You are playing basketball with your brothers and they say you suck and should quit the team. How do you feel.
Upset, Defeated, angry with them.
You tell your brother you're smarter then him when he is struggling with his homework. How would he feel?
Dumb, bad about himself, upset
Your mother ask you what you think about the new shoes she bought you. You think they are hideous and would never wear them. How can you say it to her?
Thank you for getting them but they aren't really my style, I don't think I would wear them much but thank you.
Your friend tells you they failed the math test. You tell them it was really easy and they should have passed. Was this ok to say?
No. Saying this to your friend will hurt their feelings. Even if you thought the test was easy, you should not say it.
Your eating a snack and your brother walks by and calls you fat. How would you feel?
Bad about yourself, angry, upset.
Your friend got a new dress and asked what you think. It's not your style but you tell her it looks great on her. How would she feel?
Happy, Confident. Even though you didn't like the style too much, you were polite and kept those thoughts to yourself.
You're therapist is trying to talk to you but you are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. You keep thinking about how much she is bothering you and don't want to hear her right now. What can you say?
I really need space right now, I am feeling overwhelmed and need a break alone for a few minutes.
You say to your friend privately "Hey you have food stuck between your teeth". This was ok to say to them.
Yes. You said politely and not in front of other people so they can get it out.
You want to hang out with your older sister and her friend. They tell you you're annoying and to go away in front of everyone. How do you feel?
Embarassed, sad you can't play, angry at them.
Your teacher puts you in a group with someone you don't like very much. In front of the class you tell the teacher you don't like this person because they smell weird. How would they feel?
Embarrassed, Sad, Angry with you
Your mom ask you to put away the placemat on the table that were left from your sibling. You think to yourself you shouldn't have to clean up after him. What can you say?
That was Blank's place mat but I will put it away for you.
You tell your brother he played horribly in his football game. This is ok to say because he is your brother.
No. Just because he is your brother does not mean you can hurt his feelings and say mean things to him.
You don't get a good grade on a test. Your teacher tell you even though you didn't do the best, you tried and she is available for help. How would you feel.
Still a little sad about the grade but she didn't make you feel stupid or bad about failing. She may think you should have done better, but didn't tell you that.
Your mom is stressed from running around all day. She ask you to help her by putting away the toys your little sister got out. You think to yourself that you did not make the mess and it's not your job to put them away. You tell her you'll do it, and help clean up. How would she feel?
Happy, Grateful. Even though you wanted to tell her it wasn't your mess to clean up, you helped because she was stressed and didn't make it worse.
You're getting really annoyed by your little sister being in your space and wanting to play with all your toys. You think about telling her to go away and tell her how much she annoys you. How should you say it?
Tell her you need space, tell an adult you need a break from her.