Social Skills
True or False: If I really need something, it's okay to walk in to the room without knocking on the door.
False. You should always knock on the door before entering a room that is not yours.
Should we put yogurt in the pantry or the refrigerator?
The refrigerator
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.
Excuse me!
TRUE or FALSE It is okay to drink soda with every meal, as long as I don't eat as much that day.
FALSE. You should limit your soda intake and drink more water!!
True or False: If I run up and down the stairs nothing will happen.
No. Running up or down the stairs can cause you to fall and injure yourself.
What is your favorite color?
Various answers
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
Should we put chips in the freezer or pantry?
In the pantry
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.
Wash my hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
- berries
- spinach
- kale
- lettuce
- banana
- mangos
- tomatoes
True or False. When playing cards or a board game, it is perfectly alright to be angry when you lose.
False. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
Name a summer month
June, July, August
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my phone contact, I should repeatedly call them until they answer
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and understand they may be busy
Should we store eggs in the pantry or the refrigerator?
The refrigerator
About how many hours of sleep do you need each night?
7-8 hours of sleep
I can NOT stop thinking about my girlfriend/boyfriend. I am going to tell everybody about them every time I think about it. Is this okay?
It is great that you are excited but be mindful of how many times you tell the same story. Share a new memory or ask a friend what they enjoy.
I don't like being told "no." So I will argue until I get my way. Is this the best choice?
No, you want to respect the other person's wishes or rules and move forward.
What is a self-calming strategy you can use if you become upset?
various answers
You visit your friend's house, and they don't come outside to meet you right away. What can you do?
- Ring the doorbell
- call them
If I need someone's attention, I walk up to them and say
Excuse me, or Hello
I can smell my body odor. What can I do to prevent this?
- Apply body spray or deodorant in the morning before going out.
- Take a shower using soap
True or False: It is important to eat foods from all of the different food groups
True. You should be eat a balanced meal of vegetables, fruits, protein, and carbs.
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
NO, NEVER. That is inappropriate behavior. Ask an adult for advice before making an assumption.
If you need to pass gas (aka fart) what should you do?
Excuse yourself from the area, or if done uncontrollably, say "I'm sorry, excuse me."
How do you greet a friend or staff member whenever you walk into program?
-Hello
-Good morning
-How are you?
You want to microwave a frozen meal and it is wrapped in aluminum "tin" foil. What should you do?
remove the tin foil before microwaving so you don't cause a fire.
My friend has food on their teeth. I should just ignore it and let them go on with their day.
Depends - You want to be polite and a gentler reminder might suffice!
Is it important to exercise? Why or why not.
Yes to stay happy and healthy in your mind and body
If a stranger online asks you for your money or a gift, what do you do?
You either tell them "no" and/or block them from contacting you. You don't know this person and it's not ok to send things to strangers.
What state do you live in?
Florida