Good Intentions Gone Wrong
You offer to help a classmate with their homework, but they get upset.
Maybe they think you don’t believe they can do it themselves.
You text someone many times but they don’t reply.
They could feel pressured or annoyed.
You roll your eyes when your teacher gives feedback. What could happen?
The teacher might think you’re being rude or don’t want help.
You ignore someone’s greeting in the hallway. What might happen?
They might feel hurt and stop saying hi to you.
You ask a group member calmly to explain their idea again. What might happen?
They might feel respected and explain better.
You check on a friend a lot to see if they’re okay, but they start ignoring you.
They might feel like you’re bothering them too much.
You sit next to the same person every day at lunch, but they don’t say much.
They might want some space or to sit somewhere else.
You leave a group project early without telling anyone why.
Your group might get annoyed or think you’re not reliable.
You compliment a classmate on their work. What could happen?
They might feel happy and want to be friends.
You get defensive when someone gives feedback. What could happen?
They might stop trying to help you.
You make a joke to cheer someone up, but they get mad.
They might think you’re not taking their feelings seriously.
You ask someone to hang out a lot, but they keep saying no.
They might start avoiding you because it feels like too much.
You say sorry after losing your temper.
The other person might forgive you and want to talk.
You laugh when a friend makes a mistake. What might happen?
They might feel embarrassed or upset and avoid you.
You apologize after accidentally hurting someone’s feelings. What might happen?
The person might forgive you and feel closer.
You remind a teammate about a project deadline, but they say you’re bossy.
Maybe the way you said it didn’t sound helpful.
You ask a friend to explain something again after they already did.
They might feel frustrated or think you’re not paying attention.
You keep interrupting people when they talk in a group.
People might stop listening to you or stop including you.
You help a peer study for a test. What could happen?
They might appreciate it and trust you more.
You blame someone else when a project goes wrong. What might happen?
Others might think you’re not responsible and stop working with you.
You tell the class about someone’s good news before they do, and they look annoyed.
They probably wanted to share it themselves first.
You always comment on how someone looks every time you see them.
They might feel uncomfortable or like you’re staring too much.
You listen and nod when a friend talks about a bad day.
Your friend might feel better and trust you more.
You share a secret that a friend told you. What might happen?
They might feel betrayed and not trust you again.
You suggest a compromise when friends disagree. What could happen?
The group might solve the problem and get along better.