Greetings & Basics of Social Rules
Why is eye contact important in communication?
It shows attentiveness and interest in what is being said.
Expected behaviors:
Waiting patiently to speak when someone else is talking, Good facial expressions, Good voice volume, Respecting people’s personal bubbles, Using kind words, Following directions
Unexpected behaviors:
Talking over someone when they are talking, Bad facial expressions, Screaming too loud or whispering too soft, Getting into people’s personal space without consent ,Using mean words, Not following directions
Why is it important to respect others and to not compare yourself to your friends?
- You should treat people the way you want to be treated (kindly).
- Good fiends support each other
True or False:
Everyone is entitled to their own ideas and emotions. It is ok to be upset, angry, sad, or disappointed when facing conflict.
True
When you are respecting someone's space you are respecting their _____ ______.
personal bubble
Give 2 examples of greetings
"Hello how are you"
"Good morning"
What is active & attentive listening?
You are paying attention to what the person is saying
Not just hearing their words (hearing ≠ listening)
Finish the sentences.
Good friends celebrate their friends' ______. You can celebrate by saying "_________".
achievements, wins, accomplishments
"Good job" or "I am proud of you"
Why is it important to take some time to clear your head when facing conflict?
When we are upset or angry, we may say things we do not mean.
Respond to the sentence (Stay on topic).
"My favorite food is pizza".
"Me too".
"My favorite food is tacos".
"My favorite pizza place is Il Primo".
What is the definition of nonverbal behaviors? Give an example of a nonverbal cue.
Nonverbal = communicating without speaking
Ex: eye contact, body language, gestures, facial expressions
Why is it important to follow directions?
Helps avoid mistakes
Help you understand what is going on
Helps you stay on track
Creates structure and safety
Name 2 qualities of a good friend. Name 2 qualities of a bad friend.
Good qualities: trustworthy, respectful, loyal, kind, honest
Bad qualities: mean, manipulative, negative, unreliable
Why is conflict important?
Makes friendships stronger
Helps us learn how to problem solve
Helps set boundaries
Build self-confidence
Helps us understand others
Better communication
Embrace our differences
Think back to the video we watched last class. What was the conflict that Tim and Moby were facing? What was the resolution?
Moby was using Tim's toothbrush to clean the carbon buildup in his toes. Tim got Moby his own toothbrush.
True or false: Communication refers to only how you talk to people.
False; communication can be verbal and nonverbal.
How can you be a more attentive listener?
Showing understanding and empathy
Avoiding distractions
Showing interest in conversation
Ann and Maria are sisters and are planning to spend time with their family. Ann wants to see a movie, but Maria would rather go to the beach. How can Ann and Maria compromise?
- Find a place both agree on (maybe dinner or bowling)
- Ask their family members where they would like to go as well
- Brainstorm other activities
Name 3 ways to address conflict.
Asking/offering help
Compromise
Brainstorm
Manage emotions
Apologize/forgive
Acceptance
Mention everyone's name correctly and say something nice about each of them.
Caelyn, Brielle, Declan, Jasmine, Valentina, Emma, George, Maya
What is Social Skills?
Skills needed to help us communicate with others.
What does staying on task/topic mean?
Ability to focus and maintain conversation
What is empathy?
ability to understand the feelings of others
Define Conflict
Disagreement between people
Clash between different: opinions, thoughts, interests,
What is the teacher's name? There were 4 different lessons taught - name atleast 2 of the lessons.
Miss Grisell
Greetings & Basics of Social Rules, Active & Attentive listening, Being a Good friend, Facing Conflict