Basic Social Skills
Tell 1 way to show interested body Language
Forward facing, eye contact, sitting straight
Why is it important to keep your word?
Because you made a promise to someone and it is a sign of trust
You are playing cards with two friends. You need one more person to join. How do you go about asking another person you never met before to join the card game?
Introduce yourself, smile and ask them if they want to join the card game.
What is the best compliment you ever received?
Various answers
Tell 1 way to show disinterested body language
Looking away, talking to others, shrugging shoulder, slouching in chair
What is loyalty?
A strong feeling of support.
Your feel like your friend Dana is talking about you behind your back. Use an "I" statement and pretend to talk to Dana.
I feel ______, when you______, so please _____
Give a compliment to someone else in the group
Various answers
What is personal space?
The amount of room needed around us to feel comfortable
What are 2 important traits in a good friend?
Loyalty, kindness, supportive, good listener, etc.
You overhear two people talking about your best friend Jen. How do you handle this situation so that you can be loyal to Jen?
Talk to the two people in a calm tone.
Tell the two individuals it is unkind to talk about someone behind their back.
Pick a person you look up to. Friend, Family, Case worker etc. If you had to give him or her a compliment what would it be?
Various answers
Name 2 different types of personal space
Space when we are with family vs space with strangers
Tell about one time you were a good friend? Also what traits do you have that make you a good friend?
Various answers
Your best friend in the world has been hanging with a new friend. You are really hurt and feel betrayed. What should you do?
Talk with your friend. Communication is key in a friendship.
Pretend to give a compliment to your parent or whomever raised you
Various answers