Interacting with Strangers
List one important rule to remember when interacting with a stranger
No trust, no personal information, do not follow them anywhere, short conversations....
What is a strategy we can use to calm down when we are upset?
Listening to music, playing video games, going for a walk, talking to a friend, taking deep breaths...
What is the fastest land animal?
The cheetah!
What kinds of actions are appropriate with people in our blue family circle?
Hugging, kissing, saying "I love you", sharing personal feelings and details about our lives....
What would you do:
Your partner on a school project hasn't done their part yet and the project is due tomorrow!
Ask them if they need help, talk to them about making sure they get the project finished, talk to the teacher if you are worried about the project not being finished.
Give an example of a stranger who is a community helper.
Firefighters, police, paramedics, doctors, nurses, mail carriers...
Why is meditating good for us?
Helps to calm both our bodies and our minds! It can make us feel less stressed and more relaxed and calm.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Who is in our purple, personal circle?
Just us! We are the only ones in our personal, private purple circle!
What would you do:
You are at the bookstore and a stranger is rude to you. They walk by and bump into you without saying "excuse me".
Ignore them, assume it was an accident, don't yell at them, stay calm.
Who is an acquaintance?
Someone whose name we know, but we don't know anything else about them.
What are some good things to remember if we are in an embarrassing situation?
It's okay to feel embarrassed, everybody makes mistakes, other people may not have noticed or don't think it's a very big deal...
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? (TV character)
Spongebob Squarepants!
What kinds of actions are appropriate to do with friends/family in our green circle?
Far away hugs, sharing personal details, spending time together, shaking hands....
What does "positive problem solving" mean?
You try to reach a positive solution, you stay calm, you try to listen to the other person...
What are some examples of an acquaintance?
Neighbours, co-workers, people you see in the same places, people on sports teams, students in your class....
Good for our mental health, helps us feel better, can help us build stronger relationships, helps us understand what we are feeling....
What colour is at the top of the rainbow?
Red! (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)
Why is it a bad idea to share personal information with a stranger?
We can't trust them and it might make them uncomfortable
Why is it important that both people are calm when trying to solve a conflict?
So they can come to a positive solution!
Who are strangers that we can offer trust to in specific situations?
Doctors, plumbers, police officers, paramedics....
Give one reason why getting into an argument when you are upset is a bad idea.
It might make things worse, you might say something you don't mean, you might hurt someone's feelings or they might hurt your feelings.
In what country were the very first Olympic games held?
Greece
Why is it important to have a private space that is all your own?
It is important to have space, to be able to express yourself, to deal with your emotions, to have a place where you can have privacy.
You and your brother are constantly fighting over the TV! You are really tired of arguing with him.
Talk to him, see if you can come up with a compromise, wait until you are both calm, come up with a TV schedule....