Social Skills
True or False: It is okay to get in someone's personal space.
False. Getting into someone's space may make them feel uncomfortable.
What can you say to get someone's attention?
Excuse me
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.
Excuse me!
What is a hobby?
Something you do for fun
It is okay to leave the house without permission.
No. This is not safe, your mom and dad will not know where you are. It also can be considered disrespectful.
True or False: An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
What should you do when you walk through door and someone is behind you?
Hold the door for them
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.
Wash my hands with soap and water
True of False: All friends have to like the same things.
False: it is okay for friends to share different interests with each other.
Is it okay to be upset when you lose a game?
Yes, you can feel mad or upset when you lose a game. You should still be a good sport and thank the other people for playing.
True or False: The first oranges were actually purple
FALSE: The original oranges from Southeast Asia were a tangerine-pomelo hybrid, and they were actually green.
Speaking kindly instead of arguing shows this positive character trait.
What is self-control?
True or False: At School or work, after I go to the bathroom, it is okay to walk around the building before I go back to class or work.
False. It is your responsibility to return to where you are supposed to be.
How often should I brush my teeth?
At least 2 times a day.
You don't like the game that your brother wants to play. What should you do?
Compromise - find a game you both like.
Fact or Fiction: A woman once called the police when her ice cream didn’t have enough sprinkles
FACT: A woman in England once called the police because there were “bits on one side and none on the other.".
She was even more upset when the ice cream truck man did not want to give her money back.
True or False: My friends are having a discussion about summer plans, but I am thinking about video games. I should interrupt them and start talking about my game.
False. That is an off topic discussion. Try to pay attention the the discussion the group is having so you can join the conversation.
True or False: When I see other people off-task at school or work it is not my job to get them back on-task.
True: It is your boss/manager or teacher's job to keep everyone on task. You can only control your actions, not other people's.
I just got a papercut that caused my finger to bleed. What do I do?
Get a bandaid to put on your finger
True or False: It is okay to play video games all night long.
False. You should limit technology to 2-3 hours per day and make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.
When your parents make you wear a helmet, buckle your seatbelt, or come home before dark, they aren’t trying to ruin your fun they are protecting you from getting hurt and keeping you safe. True or false
Parents make safety rules because they love you and want to protect you from getting hurt. They have more experience and understand dangers that kids might not see yet, so it’s their job to help keep you safe.
Which name is the most popular name in the world?
a) Matthew
b) Jin
c) Muhammad
d) Tiffany
c) Jewel
Muhammad. The most used name in the world is believed to be Muhammad with an estimated 150 million people who share this name
True or False: You text or message friend, but they don't respond the first time or second time. You should continue to leave messages until they message back.
False - a 'no response' is an answer.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated? Name two things.
-Answer Varies.
-Take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
is it appropriate to talk about bathroom things while eating dinner?
Usually, no it’s not considered appropriate to talk about bathroom-related topics while people are eating.
Name a hobby or activity you like to do for fun that you can do by yourself.
Draw, shoot hoops, go for a walk, write, dance
Should you go to a park with a kid you just met?
No, this is not safe. Before going anywhere with someone new, you should be friends with the person and know them.
True of False: China owns all of the pandas in the world.
TRUE: The pandas you see in zoos are actually loaned by China at US$1 million a year.