Impressions are everything
How many times can you say something funny to the same people before it gets annoying?
once or twice
When I walked downstairs from finishing my homework, my mom said, "you know, the table isn't set for dinner yet!" What did she really want?
You to set the table.
You want to make a video for YouTube but you don't know how.
Look up instructions online.
Ask a friend who has made one before.
Trial and Error.
What might others think about you if you exaggerate the truth frequently.
That you're dishonest or untrustworthy.
That you're not a reliable reporter.
Hit the nail on the head.
You are exactly right.
When should you 'tattle' about what other students are doing?
When someone or yourself is in danger.
My friend had been playing the video game for 25 minutes straight when I said, "I wonder when I'll get a turn..." What did I really want?
A turn playing.
Your best friend thinks you were talking about them.
Ask to talk to them privately and tell them you were not talking about them and explain what really happened.
Name a situation where it's okay to tell a lie.
When it's to avoid hurting someone's feelings?
Hit the books.
study.
What impression might people have of a person who swears a lot?
Disrespectful, trouble maker, kind of 'rough'
Your dad made your mom some toast, but burnt it to a crisp! your mom said, "oh you know I just LOVE burnt toast.." What does she mean?
She is being sarcastic and really doesn't like burnt toast.
You tried out for, but did not make the baseball team.
Keep practicing. Try out next year.
Try a different sport
Is it okay to lie on a college application? Why or Why not?
No. Would result in loss of admission or you may get dropped from college.
To be in the same boat as someone.
To be in the same situation as someone.
How would you politely say "no" to someone who asked you to do something you didn't feel comfortable doing?
Confidently say "sorry, I'm not interested"
The class was really noisy and not paying attention. The teacher said, "I just am so proud of my students who are quietly listening to me.." What does she mean?
She's being sarcastic. She is saying they are not being quiet and they are not listening.
You see a classmate trying to cheat off of your paper during a test. What should you do?
Cover your paper as much as possible.
Determine whether you want to tell the teacher.
Name 2 things you should never post on social media.
telephone number
address
insults to others
inappropriate pictures
Don't cry over spilled milk.
Don't get upset about little things - things that don't ultimately matter.
What does "immature" mean?
Someone who acts - either emotionally or intellectually - younger than they actually are.
Your sister just rolled out of bed and her hair is sticking up in all different directions. Your mom says, "well doesn't you hair just look beautiful!" What is your mom really trying to say?
She is being sarcastic and telling her that it is actually very messy.
You mom didn't pick you up after school as planned and your cell phone's battery is dead.
Ask a teacher for help.
Ask if you can use the phone in the main office.
Your teacher asks whether you are following along with the presentation she's presenting on-screen. You were really catching up on your math homework. What should you say?
Yes.
I'm sorry, I got distracted.
I'm sorry. I'll get back to the presentation now.
When pigs fly.
never.