True or False?
It's better to talk loudly to someone to make sure they hear you, even if they're right next to you.
What is FALSE.
Talking loudly when you don't have to makes things awkward and confusing.
When eating a meal with friends, you discover that you don't like their cooking. Instead of saying you don't like it out loud, you try eating some and then say, "My stomach is a little upset. I think I'll stop eating and see if that helps."
What is TRUE.
It would be rude to tell your friend that their cooking was bad and it would hurt their feelings.
Role Play: Tell a classmate what you like about them.
Ex.: "_________, I like how you're always in such a good mood."
It is perfectly reasonable to be loud at a football game.
What is TRUE!
Interrupting someone is fine as long as you get to say what you want to say.
What is FALSE
A friend is someone who you've only met once and never talk to on the phone.
What is FALSE.
A friend is someone who you know their likes, their dislikes, hang out with outside of school, and talk/text with on the phone. You've also been around them more than once.
You're at a restaurant and the bread is on the other side near your brother. You reach across the table over other plates to get the bread.
What is FALSE.
You should ask for your brother to pass the bread to you.
Give an example of how you would compliment your grandmother for a scarf she knitted you but you secretly don't like.
"Oh, thanks grandma, this looks like it took a long time to make. Thank you."
Don't say you don't like something from someone. That's rude and will make the other person feel bad.
Coffee shops are the perfect place to scream and shout.
What is false!
Hidden rule: coffee shops are for calm and a working environment with light conversation in hushed tones.
You should ask about the other person's interest and discuss it with them even though you don't really want to talk about it.
What is TRUE
When trying to join a group conversation, you should first watch and listen to see what they're discussing
What is TRUE.
You need to know what they are talking about in order to join.
You should always wash your hands before dinner and after leaving the restroom.
What are good manners!
Role Play: Tell a peer by you something nice.
Example: "Hey _______, I like your anime shirt."
While at the library you decide to take a call on speaker.
What is FALSE.
Sometimes it's better to just leave the dinner table unannounced.
What is false.
It's a good idea to correct someone's grammar when you are talking to them so that they know better when using that word or phrase next time.
What is FALSE.
This is called policing and is considered rude.
You get into a food fight at school but you only throw a piece of pizza.
What is FALSE!
You are in class and instead of using headphones you use your speaker but turn it down low. Others around you still can hear it though.
Not good! It's annoying and frustrating to others.
It is acceptable to answer a call at the dinner table.
What is FALSE or NOT Acceptable
When texting someone you should leave it simple and try not to leave whole paragraphs of information.
What is true.
When someone is talking to you, what they are saying is not important.
What is FALSE!
That's what it's all about! Listening to the other person.
You use your napkin and utensils appropriately while out at lunch with your dad.
What is TRUE!
Role Play: Speak up for yourself. Tell your teacher you don't like it when she tells you your grade in front of the class, politely.
"Hey Ms. _______, could you tell me my grade in private next time? I really don't like others to hear it."
You ran a race and won. You told the others better luck next time and that they ran a really good race.
What is acceptable!
Calling someone over and over again is a good way to show them that you care.
What is false. This could be frustrating and annoying for others.