Friendly Conversations
You notice a student sitting alone at lunch looking nervous.
Invite them to sit with you, say hello, or ask if they would like company.
Your group project partner forgets part of the assignment.
Stay calm, help problem-solve, and work together to complete the assignment.
Someone bumps into you in the hallway by accident.
Stay calm and say, “It’s okay,” or continue walking appropriately.
You hear students gossiping about someone else.
Do not join in, walk away, or change the subject.
You accidentally walk into the wrong classroom and feel embarrassed.
Stay calm, apologize, and quietly go to the correct classroom.
Someone is talking about a hobby you do not enjoy, but they seem excited about it.
Listen politely, make eye contact, and ask a respectful question about the hobby.
Everyone in your group wants different ideas for the project.
Take turns listening, compromise, and choose an idea together respectfully.
You lose a game during class and feel frustrated.
Take a deep breath, congratulate others, and try again later.
You accidentally interrupt someone while they are talking.
Apologize and allow the other person to finish speaking.
Your friend wants you to skip class with them.
Say no respectfully and go to class as expected.
A classmate says hello to you in the hallway, but you are having a bad day.
Respond politely by saying hello back or giving a friendly nod.
A teammate accidentally makes a mistake during a class activity.
Offer encouragement or help instead of criticizing or laughing.
A teacher corrects your behavior in front of classmates.
Listen respectfully, stay calm, and make the needed correction.
A friend sends a rude text message about another student and asks you to share it.
Do not share the message and encourage respectful behavior.
You forgot an important assignment at home.
Tell the teacher honestly and ask what you can do to make up the work.
During a conversation, you accidentally interrupt someone while they are speaking.
Apologize and allow the other person to finish talking before speaking again.
One group member is doing all the work while others are distracted.
Offer to help and encourage everyone to participate fairly.
You feel angry after a disagreement with a friend during class.
Take space if needed, use calm words, and talk through the problem respectfully.
You borrow something from a classmate and accidentally damage it.
Be honest, apologize, and offer to replace or fix the item.
You see two classmates arguing loudly and becoming upset.
Avoid joining the conflict and get help from a trusted adult if needed.
A student is telling a story, but you disagree with what they are saying.
Respectfully share your opinion without arguing or insulting the other person.
Your teammate disagrees with your idea and sounds frustrated.
Stay calm, listen respectfully, and work together to find a compromise.
You receive a lower grade than expected on an assignment.
Stay calm, ask respectful questions, and ask the teacher how to improve next time.
You notice another student being left out during a class activity.
Invite them to join, include them in conversation, or ask others to make space for them.
You are feeling overwhelmed during class and having trouble focusing.
Use a coping strategy like deep breathing, ask for a short break, or talk to a trusted adult respectfully.