Social Skills
Give an example of non-verbal communication
Samples: eye rolling, shaking your head, putting your finger in front of your mouth
Orange
What does "cross your fingers mean?"
To hope for something to work out.
You forgot your lunch at home. What would you do?
- Ask your friends if they have any they can share?
- Ask the cafeteria if you can have food?
- Tell your teacher to see if they can help.
What food serves as the base for guacamole?
Avocado
Give an example of small talk topics.
The weather, asking what someone's favorite thing is, talking about what is currently around the two people.
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
What does "give the cold shoulder" mean?
Ignore someone
You are taking a test and there is no talking allowed. You are writing your answers on the paper and your pencil breaks. What could you do?
Raise your hand & tell your teacher that your pencil broke & you need a new one.
What food is the most ordered in America?
Fried Chicken
What are some important things to remember when having a conversation?
Eye contact, listen, ask questions & be aware if the other person needs to leave.
Clownfish
What does "on your high horse" mean?
Thinking you're better than someone
You are eating at a friend's house and the mom piles your plate full of food. It looks really good and you want to eat it all but you can't because you just ate a snack. What could you do so you don't hurt her feelings?
You can tell her that you just ate, but will eat it if you get hungry.
What contains more sugar, strawberries or lemons?
Lemons
Your friend seems mad at you & you don't know why. What could you say to your friend?
You could ask if they are okay or if there is something that you did that they would seem mad at you.
A scientist who studies rocks is called a what?
Geologist
What does "fell on deaf ears" mean?
People did not listen to something
You are giving a group presentation in front of class and it's your turn to talk. All of the sudden you sneeze. You cover it with your hand, but now your hand is full of stuff you sneezed out. What could you do?
Ask to wash your hands
What is the world record for number of hotdogs eaten in one setting?
74
It's your birthday & your friend gave you a give you don't want, what could you say?
Thank you for thinking of me.
This was such a kind gesture.
What is the smallest state in America?
Rhode Island
What does "doggy bag" mean?
A bag to take home leftovers from a restaurant
You wake up and see that your alarm never went off. So you are starting your morning 15 minutes later than you planned. It is a really important day at school and you cannot be late. What could you do?
Write a list of everything you need to get done & work on each one at a time. Only do what is necessary.
What is the largest chocolate manufacturer in the US?
Hershey's