PROSOCIAL SKILLS (Kindness & Empathy)
Q: Your friend looks upset but says, “I’m fine.” What’s a prosocial thing to do?
A: Gently ask, “Are you sure? I’m here if you want to talk.”
Q: You studied but didn’t get the grade you wanted. What’s one silver lining?
A: You know what to focus on next time.
Q: Your friend ignores your text for hours. What should you do?
A: Wait and assume they’re busy.
Q: What’s an example of an “I statement”?
A: “I feel upset when plans change suddenly.”
Q: Your friend forgot to invite you somewhere. Silver lining?
A: It might have been last-minute or unplanned.
Q: A classmate drops their books in the hallway. What would be the prosocial response?
A: Help them pick up their things.
Q: You couldn’t hang out with a friend because plans were canceled. Silver lining?
A: More time to relax or catch up on something you enjoy.
Q: Someone makes a snarky comment. What’s a calm, prosocial choice?
A: Ask, “Did you mean it that way?” or choose not to escalate.
Q: Someone accuses you of something you didn’t do. What’s a calm response?
A: “Can we talk about what happened? I want to understand.”
Q: Someone read your message but didn’t respond. Silver lining?
A: They might be busy or overwhelmed.
Q: Someone apologizes to you. What’s a kind response?
A: “Thanks for apologizing. I appreciate it.”
Q: You felt nervous presenting in class. What’s a silver lining?
A: You still did it — and next time will feel easier.
Q: A peer looks lonely at lunch. What could you do?
A: Invite them to sit with you.
Q: If someone is talking, what’s one active listening skill?
A: Nodding and making eye contact.
Q: A friend didn’t laugh at your joke. Silver lining?
A: Not everyone has the same humor — that’s okay.
Q: Your friend didn’t make the team and is disappointed. What prosocial action can you take?
A: Offer support by saying, “I know that’s tough — do you want to talk about it?”
Q: You made a mistake in a conversation. Silver lining?
A: It’s a learning moment to communicate better next time.
Q: A classmate interrupts you. What’s a prosocial response?
A: “I’m not finished yet — can I finish my thought?”
Q: What does it mean to clarify in a conversation?
A: Ask questions like, “What did you mean when you said…?”
Q: A teacher corrected you in class. Silver lining?
A: You learned something new.
Q: You’re in a group project and someone is struggling. What’s a prosocial choice?
A: Ask how you can help or explain the task kindly.
Q: You argued with a friend. Silver lining?
A: It shows you care, and resolving it can make the friendship stronger.
Q: Two friends are arguing, and you’re in the group chat. What’s a prosocial action?
A: Suggest taking a break or shifting to something calm.
Q: What’s a positive way to express a boundary?
A: “I care about you, but I’m not comfortable with that.”
Q: You didn’t get to do something fun today. Silver lining?
A: You’ll appreciate it more when you get the chance.