Workplace
True or False: In the workplace, a hug is a good way to greet a well-known coworker.
False
You accidentally interrupted a friend. What do you do?
Apologize and allow them to finish.
Everyone’s personal space needs are the same
False
True or False: Leaving without saying goodbye is a socially appropriate way to leave a conversation.
False
What is a kind way to reply to a compliment?
-Say thank you!
Someone you do not know has taken your stapler at work. What can you say to get it back?
-Greet them normally, and politely let them know it is your stapler and you need it back.
-Offer to let them use it at a later time if they ask.
What volume is allowed in a library?
Whisper or quietly speaking
When talking to someone one-on-one, eye contact is a good way to show you are listening.
True
You see a friend walking on the street who doesn’t see you wave hi. What do you do?
Acceptable answers:
-Approach them and say hi
-Let them walk away, and say hi later.
You recently heard gossip about a friend. True or false: It is appropriate to share that gossip with a group.
False
Set a boundary: explain to a co-worker why you can't do overtime.
*Judges will evaluate answers*
Who should I ask for help from at the grocery store?
-A grocery store employee.
-Can also ask another customer if needed.
Someone is consistently in your personal space. What do you do?
-Politely let them know of your social boundaries
A co-worker greets you by name, but you can’t remember your co-worker’s name. What do you do?
-Greet them normally and politely ask them to remind you of their name.
You are in a new place or situation and are not sure how to act. Where can you get some clues?
Watch what the other people around you are doing.
You need a day off for a doctors appointment but you already used all your off days. What do you do?
-Inform your boss of the appointment and ask if you can take an unpaid day.
-See if you can use a paid day off.
Someone comes back from the bathroom and it looks like they’ve been crying. What do you do?
-Ask them if they are okay
-Let them know that they can talk to you if needed
-Pretend like you didn't see them crying to be polite/respect their space.
A friend lets you know their social boundary of not being touched. They have been your friend for a long time and you feel hurt that they don't want a hug, handshake, or high five. What do you do?
-Respect their boundaries
-Don't engage in hugs, handshakes, or high fives anymore
How do you greet a coworker who insists on giving you a hug, even though it makes you uncomfortable?
-Wave or say hello to them.
-Politely tell them you don't like being hugged.
-Give them a high five or handshake
You go out to a birthday dinner for a friend. When your friend who’s birthday it is goes to the bathroom, you and your other friends discuss payment. Some people want to pay for your friend and others dont, what do you do?
-Pay for the friend with the other people that want to pay for them
-Pay for them yourself
You have decided that you want to quit your job for personal reasons. What should you do?
Put in at least a 2 weeks notice
You need to pay your check, but the waiter has not come by. What can you do?
-Ask another waiter that you see for the check
-Wait patiently for the waiter to come back
You run into an acquaintance that you haven’t seen in years.
Correct answers include:
-Politely greet them, but respect their boundaries if they don’t feel like interacting.
You need to leave the store, but someone you know has come up and won’t stop talking to you. How do you end the conversation?
-Apologize but let them know you have to leave.
-Let them know you'd love to continue the conversation at another time.
You start a friendly conversation at a party. The other person does not seem friendly, but continues talking to you. How should you react?
Keep up the conversation for a reasonable amount of time before moving on.