Definitions
How do we define communication?
Any way we exchange information
If someone holds the door open for you, what would say to them?
"thank you"
Name 1 social skill you use during conversation with someone?
Eye contact, boundaries, active listening, don't interrupt etc.
Name 2 place you can meet new people
Church, Park, Restaurant, Community center, Gym, groups/meetings
Name 1 holiday when you can have a social gathering?
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween etc.
What is the definition of compromise?
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
You are in the store shopping and you sneeze. Someone says "bless you" what should be your response?
After returning from the restroom. you realize someone has sat in your seat in the group room. What should you do?
Find another empty seat, it's no big deal to sit somewhere else.
IF you've left supplies at that seat that you were hoping to return to, you may say "excuse me, I had been sitting there, would you be okay with moving to a different seat so I can reach my supplies?"
You are walking through the park and notice someone sitting on a bench. What are 2 ways that you know they are not interested in conversation?
BODY LANGUAGE - Give me an example?
They may have headphones in
They may look away or look down
Name 3 events you can attend with friends
Football game, Concert, Birthday party, festival, farmers market.
What is personal space?
Our "bubble"- the distance from another person at which one feels comfortable when talking to or being next to that other person
You are at the dinner table and you want the salt and pepper shaker at the other end of the table, what would you say?
"Excuse me, would you PLEASE pass me the salt and pepper shaker"
You are at work and your boss asks you and another coworker to tack on a task together. Your coworker believes it should be done a different way than you. What should you do in this situation?
Compromise and respect the opinion of that person
You meet at the park with a friend and they have been having a bad day. How can you comfort them and be a good friend?
Being kind, actively listening, recognizing feelings of others, manners, understanding my actions impact others etc.
Name 2 topics that are appropriate for "small talk"
-weather
-sports
-vacations
-current events
-hometown
What is the definition of body language?
the process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements.
If you walk past someone and accidentally bump into them, what would you say to that person?
"I'm sorry"
You walk into group and you hear your peers having an interesting conversation that you would like to join. How would you handle that situation appropriately?
What is the inappropriate action here?
politely listen to what they are saying, use your body language to let them know you're interested. "excuse me, do you mind if I join in?"
Inappropriate: jumping in and interrupting the conversation
You have friend that shares your secret, even though you asked them not to. What is the appropriate approach?
Have a conversation with your friend and let them know you did not appreciate them sharing something you asked them not to.
Regaining trust
Learning to forgive
Name 3 social activities that you can do on the weekend
What is the definition of Social Skills?
are the skills we use to communicate and interact with each other, both verbally and non-verbally, through gestures, body language and our personal appearance.
Name 3 ways you can show that you can use manners to be friendly, polite, and respectful when in the community?
-say "please" "thank you"
-hold doors for others
-smile when others walk past
-make friendly small talk
-say "excuse me" when walking past someone in a small grocery aisle
-clean up after yourself (i.e. don't litter, don't make a mess in a public restroom)
Your friend shares some exciting news that she got a big promotion at work today. How do you respond?
What is the inappropriate action?
"Congratulations!" "I'm so happy for you" "That is great, keep up the good work." etc.
Inappropriate: turning the table and making it about you... "that's not fair, I didn't get a promotion" or "that's cool, but I bet you won't be making as much as I made at my last job"
You are walking through the grocery store and someone notices that you're wearing a Bengals jersey. They're not from Cincinnati and they hate the Bengals. They start taunting you, bullying you, saying how awful the team is. How would you handle this situation?
What is the inappropriate action?
Walk away, politely say that you support multiple teams, try not to engage, talk to a store clerk if the person does not leave you alone.
Inappropriate action: argue with the person
Name 3 topics that you should NOT discuss during "small talk"
-religion
-politics
-money
-personal health info