Conversations
What is a good way to show you are listening?
A. Look at your phone
B. Nod or say "yeah"
C. Walk away
B. Nod or say "yeah"
A. Shoulder-to-shoulder
B. Across the room
C. An arm's length
C. An arm's length
A. Sharing an interest
B. Ignoring the person
C. Asking very personal questions
A. Sharing an interest
Which feeling might come with a fast heartbeat and tense muscles?
A. Bored
B. Excited or anxious
C. Calm
B. Excited or anxious
If someone cuts in line, what should you do?
A. Calmly tell them or ask an adult
B. Push them
C. Ignore them the rest of the day
A. Calmly tell them or ask an adult
Share one question you could ask to keep a conversation going if someone says they like dogs.
-Do you have a dog at home?
-What kind of dogs do you like?
-What do you like about dogs?
Name one body language sign that MAY show someone is uncomfortable.
-Cross their arms
-Turn their body away from you
-Ask them how they are doing
-Celebrate each other
-Be a listening ear
Name one strategy to calm yourself when you feel overwhelmed.
-Deep breaths
-Movement break
-Speak to an adult
Politely ask for clarification: "Can you please explain the assignment to me again? I am not sure I understand it."
If someone gives a short answer and looks away, what might that mean?
A. They want to keep talking
B. They may be done with the conversation
C. They are angry
B. They may be done with the conversation
What facial expression usually means someone is confused?
A. Raising eyebrows
B. Smiling
C. Laughing
A. Raising eyebrows
If a friend cancels plans, what is the best response?
A. Get angry
B. Stop talking to them
C. Ask why and stay calm
C. Ask why and stay calm
If you feel angry during class, what is a good choice?
A. Yell
B. Leave without telling anyone
C. Take deep breaths or ask for a break
C. Take deep breaths or ask for a break
If a classmate makes a joke you don't understand, how should you respond?
A. Pretend you get the joke
B. Ask what they meant
C. Get angry
B. Ask what they meant
What is one sign that it is time to end a conversation politely?
-Other person is checking their watch
-Other person is looking away
How can you tell if someone wants more personal space?
-Backing away
-Turning their body in other direction
What is one way to handle a disagreement with a friend respectfully?
-Using a nice tone
-No harsh language
-Express emotions with kind words
"I am feeling very overwhelmed right now and I do not know what I should do. Can you please help me?"
Describe a respectful way to say "no" when someone asks you to do something you are not comfortable with.
"I am not able to do that, but thank you for asking."
If you realize you have been talking about your own interest for a long time, what is one thing you can say or do to bring the conversation back to the other person?
-Ask them about their own interests
If someone takes a step back while you are talking, what should you do?
Remain in place! Do not move closer.
You feel left out when your friends make plans without you. What is one appropriate thing you can say or do?
"I have been feeling a bit left out lately and I really value our friendship. Can we make plans to do something together?"
What is one way you can tell you are becoming overwhelmed before you reach an outburst or shutdown?
-Fast heart rate
-Unable to focus
-Feeling panicked
You disagree with a teacher's decision or rule. What is a respectful way to express your concern or ask for clarification?