Friendship Boundaries
Manners
I'm Overwhelmed!
Conversation Skills
How big is my Problem?
100
Your "personal space" is an invisible ________ that is around you.
bubble
100
You accidentally banged your cart into someone at the grocery store. You should ___________
say "Sorry."
100
Tell me something that makes you feel overwhelmed.
Any example
100

You get into class and REALLY want to tell Ms. Lewis about your weekend. She is running around trying to get ready for class that is about to start. Is it a good time to talk to her about your weekend?

No. She is busy.  You can let her know you want to talk with her when she has time.

100
You broke your pencil. How should you react?
Ask to sharpen it or get a new pencil.
200

If you are on a pretty empty bus, where should you sit? a. In the same seat as the only other kid on the bus. b. In an empty part of the bus. c. Stand in the aisle.

b. In an empty part of the bus.

200
You are going to your friend Brian's birthday party. The invitation says the party starts at 3:00pm. What time should you get there?
3:00pm
200
Name your favorite cool down technique.
Listening to music, taking a walk, deep breaths, meditation, taking a break, getting a drink of water.
200

Your friends are all talking about the big game this past weekend. You watched the game and want to talk about that one really cool pass. How can you jump in?

Wait for a pause in the conversation and then ask, "Did you guys see that pass from at the end of the game? That was crazy!"

200
You can't find the chicken soup in the grocery store. How should you react?
Ask someone for help.
300

Your friend really likes soccer but you think it is the worst sport ever.  Can you still be friends?

Yes. Friends can have different interests.

300

You are in the middle of class. You can feel that you have a really big booger in your nose. You should _______

GO TO THE BATHROOM and use a tissue to pick the booger. Also wash your hands.

300
Are you MORE or LESS likely to get overwhelmed if you are tired, hungry, or feeling sick?
MORE likely.
300
Your friend is telling you a story and you really want to say something, you should ______.
Wait your turn.
300

You and your friend are climbing trees in your yard and your friend falls and hurts his leg badly.  How should you react?

This is a BIG problem. You need to yell for an adult or find help quickly.  

400

Jason got a perfect score on his math exam. His teacher wants to move him to the advance math class. His friend, Lisa, tells him "If you go to that class everyone will think you're a geek." His friend, Ricky, says "Woah, great job! You will do great in advanced math!" Who is the real friend?

Ricky. Real friends support you and are happy for your accomplishments.

400

Your friend invites you over to dinner. Right when his mom serves the food, you notice it's something you don't like. You should ______

Eat a few bites and don't complain.

400
Do all cool down techniques work for everyone? EXAMPLE: If listening to music helps you cool down, will it help everyone cool down?
No. Not every cool down technique works for everyone. You need to find the cool down technique that works for you.
400
You're talking to someone at lunch. They keep looking away/looking around while you are talking. You should _____.
end the conversation.
400
Your friend is borrowing your iPad. You really really want to play a game on it. How do you react?
You can wait, or you can ask NICELY if you can have your iPad back.
500

Does everybody have to be your friend?

No. Sometimes, people are just not a good fit for us.  Even though we don't have to be friends with everyone, we do need to be respectful of everyone.

500

You've been playing all day in the yard. You are late to meet your friends at the movies. You should ______

Shower quickly and call them to let them know you are running late.

500

When should you practice your coping strategies for big feelings? Only when you are overwhelmed or should you practice it when you are feeling OK too?

You should practice your cool down technique all the time! If you practice when you are calm it helps you do it better when you are overwhelmed.

500

If you are talking with Ms. Lewis and she says "On Tuesday when we go to Art..." and you know she meant Thursday, should you correct her right then?

No. You may politely ask her when she is DONE talking, "Did you mean on Thursday?" 

500
There is a fire drill. How should you react?
Try to stay as calm as possible and exit the building.
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