Vocabulary
When things are going right, and you know that you are sure you will get a good mark on the test.
What is feeling confident?
Making eye contact is an important social skill.
True. Important teen social skills include everything from making eye contact and carrying a conversation, to handling an argument and showing compassion for someone else.
You should hug someone if they ask you to.
No you shouldn't! You don't need to accept a hug or give one if you don't want to.Your body belongs to you!
Is remembering someone's name is an important social skill?
Yes! Remembering and calling others by their names helps them feels seen and heard.
Arguing, fighting, yelling are good ways to resolve conflict. Yes or no?
No. Sometimes tempers flare and voices can be raised. But conflict is more likely to be resolved when people are calm and in control of their emotions.
When you reply with a thank you every time someone gives you something.
What is being polite or having good manners?
People like people who they feel good around.
True. We believe people like us for what we have or how we look for example, but they are more inclined to want to be with us if they feel good when they are with us.
It is okay to lie if you don't get caught.
Honesty is always the best policy! Most of the time, you will be in less trouble if you are honest and admit your mistake.
Building your friend's self-esteem is an important social skill.
Yes. One way to do that is to share your friends’ excitement when they accomplish something.
Blaming or name calling always happens when you disagree.
This is not true. You can be free to disagree. Even in a family there can be different opinions that are valid.
Someone who gets energized from socializing.
What is an extrovert?
Having a strongly held opinion is an important social skill.
False. There many ways to view any issue. It is more important learn how to see things from another's perspective than to insist on asserting your own.
If you ask your mom or Dad enough, they will finally give in and let you do what you want.
This is an example of a parent not having a healthy boundary.
There is no reason to compliment anyone. I should be receiving compliments, not giving them.
Complimenting others’ work and telling people how much you appreciate them is a good way to be a good friend.
Ignoring conflict will make it go away.
False.
A person who feels drained from socializing and often stays home to recharge.
What is an introvert?
Empathy means my feelings are more important than another's.
False. Empathy means recognizing emotions in others. It is the capacity to put yourself in another person’s shoes and understand how he or she views reality and how he or she feels about things.
My friends should do what I want them to.
Sometimes feeling "in control" feels powerful, but you are only responsible for your thoughts and behaviours, not anothers.
Gossiping is a good way to make friends.
No it's not! Don’t talk about people behind their backs. And if someone starts to gossip about another person, you can either change the subject or walk away.
What is a talking stick?
Some families like to have a talking stick or an item that the speaker holds when they are expressing themselves. It is the job of the other family members to pay attention and actively listen until they hold the stick.
Name someone you know who is kind and friendly?
Who is ______________________________ ?
Communicating assertively is an important social skill.
True. Assertive communication is a constructive way of expressing feelings and opinions. People are not born assertive; their behavior is a combination of learned skills. There are three ways to communicate - passively, assertively and aggressively.
If you are being bullied, its best to keep it to yourself.
Wrong! Don't let anyone push you around. You are an important person, who deserves to be treated with respect by others.
I need to be the best at everything to be popular!
No you don't. Making eye contact with others, calling others by their names and complimenting others’ work and effort is more likely to lead to friends than being the best at a sport or subject.
Is conflict normal or does it mean something is wrong?
Conflict is a healthy, important part of any relationship. It means that people are actively negotiating their needs and expectations with others, and that’s exactly what helps us stay happy in our relationships.