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 work without telling someone you are going?
No. This is not safe, because no one will not know where you are.
what is a perspective?
having a different point of view
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
Do all friends have to like the same things?
No it is okay for friends to have different interests and share them with each other.
True or False. When playing a game, it is okay to be mad when you lose.
True, 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.
is having a different perspective mean you are right or wrong?
neither it means you have a different perspective
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
True or False: At School, after I go to the bathroom, it is okay to walk around the halls before I go back to class.
False. This is unsafe, as your teacher may not know where you are.
How often should I brush my teeth?
1-2 times a day.
I can NOT stop thinking about my trip to the mall. I am going to tell everybody about it every time I think about it. Is this okay?
It is great that you are excited but be mindful of how many times you tell the same story. Share a new memory or ask a friend what they enjoy about the park.
You don't like the video game that your friend suggested. What should you do?
Compromise
can you change your perspective?
Yes with different or more information I can change my thinking
True or False: We are having a discussion about Thanksgiving in group, but I am thinking about Roblox, I should start a discussion about Roblox.
False. That is an off topic discussion.
If a teacher tells me "no" and I don't like that answer I can
answer will vary
I have to cough and I am not wearing a mask, where should I cough into?
My elbow or a napkin/tissue
True or False: It is okay to play video games all evening after school
False. You should limit technology to 2-3 hours per day
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
Answer Varies.
changing your perspective means you have.......
what type of thinking?
flexible
You call a friend, but they don't answer the first time. What can you do?
- Leave a Message and wait for them to call you back.
- Send a text
-Answer Varies.
-Take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
My friend has food on their teeth. I should just ignore it and let them go on with their day.
Depends - You want to be polite and a gentler reminder might suffice!
Name one hobby or activity you like to do fun fun.
answers will vary
If a stranger asks you to come to their car, do you go with them?
No, this is not safe.
why is it important to have flexible thinking with peers?
so that you can be good friends