Workplace Small Talk or Too personal
Family and Holiday Parties
Do or Do not
Do or Do not
Social Media Too much too little or just enough
Dating
Body Language and Timing
100
Small Talk or Personal
Discussing the recent storm effects in your neighborhood with a co-worker.
Small Talk
Weather is typically a safe subject to chat about.
100
Do or Do not
Ask your aunt if she is expecting as her belly looks larger than usual.
Do not
Just because your aunt may have grown in size that does not mean she is pregnant.
Listen when she is chatting with your family to see if she has any news about changes in her life.
100
Sharing images of your dinner three nights a week.
Too much
Photos of food are interesting only if it is an special dish, or from an exotic place. Your Kraft Man n Cheese is not special.
100
Watch this clip of Raj making introductions to his friends with his date. What did he do that could prevent him from getting a second date?
Raj stated that his date is not fat anymore.
100
Conversation do or don't
In this episode of the Big Bang Theory Sheldon is talking to Amy and is trying to communicate (with his body language) to her to ask how things are going with his friend as her lab partner.
Is using his body language aka Morse code for communicating an effective way to communicate with Amy?
What is no, Amy is confused with Sheldon's twitching. it is not a good place for discussing work relationships when her lab partner is present.
200
Small talk or Too Personal
Talking about where you are ordering lunch from today.
Small Talk
Food is typically a safe subject
200
Do or Do Not
Start a conversation about how your mom or dad just lost their job and that they are drinking more than usual.
Do not
Discussing job loss can be very painful for family members that have recently experienced. In addition discussing how it has affects/changes their behavior is a private family matter.
200
Sending multiple pictures of your cat on Snapchat to your classmate.
Too much
You can share multiple pictures of your cat when asked about the cat and or trying to compare or notice something very different or unique about the cat.
200
In the next scene with Raj what does Sheldon do t hijack (take the attention away from Raj) Raj's date?
What is, he starts giving her all these compliments about looking like a princess. This is not appropriate because it would appear that Sheldon is hitting on and or flirting with Raj's date.
Are Sheldon's compliments appropriate for the situation he is in?
200
In the video what is Sheldon doing with his body language and tone that is making his performance bland and boring?
Sheldon is talking to the camera in a robotic voice.
Sheldon is talking to Penny however he is facing the camera not her.
Sheldon's facial expressions are not changing and not showing any signs f excitement or interest in his topic of flags.
300
Small Talk or Too personal
Discussing with your co-worker how your family members are slobs and never clean up after themselves.
Too personal
Unless the co-worker is a friend avoid discussing problems at home.
300
Do or Do not
During a family party sharing how you recently got a pay increase at work.
Do
You should celebrate your recent pay increase.
Watch out for gloating and or bragging too much and you do not need to share information about how much money you are making or compare it to your other brother and or sisters wages/pay.
300
You took a trip to Disney and send a dozen or so pictures to all your social media accounts.
Just enough
It is very expected that special occasions and trips will get a great deal of posts.
300
During Raj's date he introduces Lalita to his friends. Sheldon is flirting with Lalita. What is Lalita's reaction's to Sheldon's compliments?
Is her reaction appropriate and or expected?
Lalita asks Sheldon to continue to share the stories about the beautiful princess he is talking about. She shows interest in Sheldon and quickly brushes off Raj's attention and disregards that they are on a date.
300
Rachel in the scene is telling Ross she is pregnant. How does Ross convey he is shocked with Rachel and is he controlling what his face is saying?
Ross is staring at Rachel with a look of disbelief. His eyes are wide, mouth wide open then he purses his lips.
During this whole time he is silent.
400
Small Talk or Too Personal
Discussing with your boss about how your girlfriend/boyfriend is not answering your texts.
Too Personal
Your boss does not need to know details about your social and or love life challenges.
400
Do or Do not
Ask questions about how much money your wealthy/rich family members make.
Do not
Questions about how much money people make/salary are private matters and should not be discussed.
However you can ask in general about what different career paths make.
400
Your best friend posted pictures of you waking up, eating lunch and asleep at her house.
Too much
First of all did she ask you if that was ok to photograph you. No one needs that many pictures of anyone doing everyday activities.
400
During the conversation what generalizations did both Raj make and Sheldon that offended Lalita (Raj's date)
Raj stated that Lalita was no longer fat.
Sheldon made comments about her being Indian.
Raj stated that Lalita was chosen for her.
Raj assumed due to their parents discussions and plans for setting them up that they are a couple.
400
What is Michael Scott (the boss) saying to make his receptionist uncomfortable? How do you know she (the receptionist) is uncomfortable?
The boss says, "Mikey likey"
She immediately looks away,, stops talking and puts her hair back up.
500
Small Talk or Too Personal
Chatting with your co-workers and boss about who you are voting for in the next election and how the other candidate is a loser.
Too Personal
Avoid discussing politics with people you work with as they may not share your political views and it could create tension in the workplace.
500
Do or Do Not
Asking your cousin if he or she is gay/lesbian because you have never seen them with a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Do not
Family and friends will share their dating preferences when they are comfortable. Give family members time to share on their own versus asking directly.
500
You are in a fight with your friend Lee because she said you do not invite her to hang out anymore. She is upset that you spend all your time with your friend Jo. You cancel plans with Lee to hang out with Jo at the mall.
You and Jo are at the mall and Jo says lets post picture of you both drinking your shakes for Instagram and Snap. You say sure!
Too much
If you would like to keep your friendship with Lee it would be wise not to post a lot of pictures of you and Jo.
500
What would you do if you were Raj and your closest friend was flirting with your date?
Think what would be appropriate in the situation.
Open Response
500
Ross is explaining that he is fine about the news he just heard. How do you know he is not happy about the news he heard?
Ross's voice inflection/pitch changes when he is saying repeatedly he is fine. He is also moving his hands a great deal.
He is also stating that his voice is loud and squeaky and showing that he is uncomfortable and nervous.
Bonus ? Why do you think Ross maybe uncomfortable with these two being a couple?