Lines Not to Cross
This type of boundary helps you protect your personal space and physical comfort.
What is a physical boundary?
A smile, a frown, or a raised eyebrow are all examples of this kind of non-verbal communication.
What are facial expressions?
This is one potential pro of social media—it can help you stay in touch with people who live far away.
What is staying connected (or communication)?
This communication style involves saying what you really feel in a respectful and confident way.
What is assertive communication?
This is something you should do with your eyes and body to show someone you’re really listening.
What is make eye contact (or use body language like nodding)?
You’re allowed to say this simple word when someone asks you to do something that makes you uncomfortable.
What is “no”?
Crossing your arms, tapping your foot, or standing too close to someone sends messages through this.
What is body language?
Spending too much time comparing your life to what others post online can impact this part of your mental health.
What is self-esteem?
In this communication style, a person avoids expressing their opinions or needs and often says “it doesn’t matter” even when it does.
What is passive communication?
Interrupting, rolling your eyes, or checking your phone while someone is talking are examples of this.
What are communication don’ts (or disrespectful behaviors)?
A boundary is a way to protect this—your mental, emotional, or physical well-being.
What is yourself?
This non-verbal skill involves making eye contact, nodding, and facing the speaker while they talk.
What is active listening?
This term describes when someone uses social media to repeatedly tease, threaten, or embarrass another person.
What is cyberbullying?
This style can involve yelling, blaming, or using a harsh tone to get your way.
What is aggressive communication?
Starting sentences with these two words helps you express how you feel without blaming someone else.
What are “I feel…”?
True or False: Once you set a boundary, you never have to remind people of it again.
What is false?
This part of your voice—how loud, soft, fast, or slow you speak—can change the meaning of your words.
What is tone of voice?
Before posting something online, it's important to pause and think about how it might affect others. This is called using good what?
What is judgment?
This confusing style may include sarcasm, mixed messages, or saying one thing while meaning another.
What is aggressive communication?
This is the helpful habit of repeating or summarizing what someone said to make sure you understood them.
What is active listening (or paraphrasing)?
This is a respectful way to tell someone your boundary without being mean, even if they’re your friend.
What is “I feel ___ when you ___, so I need ___”?
True or False: People from different cultures may interpret the same gesture or facial expression in different ways.
What is true?
This is something you should never share publicly on social media for your own safety.
What is personal information (like your address or phone number)?
This is the most respectful and effective communication style when setting boundaries or resolving conflict.
What is assertive communication?
This is the skill of putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to better understand their feelings and perspective.
What is empathy?