Personal Space
How do we greet someone we know?
Wave or say "Hello"
Looking into someone's eyes while they are talking to you, which shows you are listening
What is eye contact?
What is a way you can let someone know you don't like what they are doing?
Use an "I message"
This is the first thing you should do when you meet someone for the first time.
What is introduce yourself?
What is a compliment?
Saying something nice to someone
Calling someone's name, waving, and clapping/snapping fingers
What are some ways someone can get another person's attention without touching them?
This gesture can show others that you are not open to hearing what they have to say or are angry/frustrated
What does crossing your arms mean to someone?
If someone is in danger, if a law is being broken, or if you have tried to work it out on your own first and the problem wasn't solved
When do you need to get help from an adult in a conflict situation?
This is a way to get to know someone better when you are meeting him/her for the first time
What is asking them questions?
This is important when new people want to join a game/activity or friend group
What is including others?
Arms length or the size of a hula hoop
How much space should we have between us and another person in line?
This may happen if someone has bad breath or smells bad, which is why good hygiene is important.
What is scooting away from someone?
What is assertive communication?
This is a way of talking to someone by letting someone know your feelings or standing up for your/others' rights in a respectful manner
This is usually what people are not doing when they feel nervous about meeting new people.
What is using positive thoughts?
This is a group of friends who don't let new people join or current members leave or make new friends, usually one person is very controlling of the others.
What is a "closed" or "exclusive" friend group?
When is it okay to touch someone?
When shaking hands or hugging
This is something someone might do if they feel sad, mad, scared, or worried. Some people even do this when they are very happy or proud.
What is crying?
What is passive communication?
This is letting others get what they want and giving in to them, not speaking up for what you feel or think
This involves looking for things you have in common with someone when you meet him/her for the first time.
What is making a connection?
This is a group of friends who welcome new people and allow current members to branch out and make new friends without getting jealous or upset.
What is an "open" or "inclusive" friend group?
The reason we don't touch other people without permission (other than germs/COVID)
What is a way to show you are excited without using words?
Send someone "shine," smile, give a thumbs up, or clap hands, dance
This is what bullies often use, yelling or threatening others to get what they want.
What is aggressive communication?
What is a first impression?
This is what we call it when we meet someone for the first time and want them to think well of us, such as in a job interview. One way to do this is to dress nicely and use good manners.
What are ways to be a good friend?
Someone could cheer you up, help you with a problem, invite you over to play, celebrate good news with you, etc.