Starting/Maintaining Conversations
Name three topics that would work to start a conversation?
Answers will vary...sports, food, restaurants, hobbies, movies, weather, school, tv shows, holidays, etc.
True or False...Friendship is a choice?
True
Name three different social media platforms that may cause "unsafe" practices and where cyber-bullying could occur?
Answers will vary.....Snapchat, FB, FB Messenger, texting, video games, Roblox, Instagram, etc.
True
What is an example of a "good compliment" when you do not know the person well?
"That was a funny joke."
"That shirt is pretty."
"Thanks for being so kind."
In order to start and maintain a conversation, you need to find a what?
Common Interest
Name four characteristics of a good friendship.
What is one phrase that you could use when a rumor or gossip is said about you?
"Whatever"
"People need to get a life"
"I cannot believe people would believe that"
What should you always remember to do when you have a disagreement or get into an argument?
Keep you cool
When you give someone a physical compliment, what is the rule"
It should be a complement from the neck up.
What is considered the most important part of having a conversation?
Trading Information
What are give questions you should answer/plan before hosting/planning a get-together?
Who...will be there?
What...will you do?
When...will it occur?
Where....will it be?
How....will you get there?
What is the difference between direct bullying and indirect bullying?
Direct bullying happens to the person (hitting, teasing) where Indirect bullying happens behind their back (rumors, teasing)
Why should you ask to speak to someone privately when you need to bring up a disagreement with a friend?
To avoid embarrassing them or causing others to take sides.
What is the "two-day" rule when planning a date?
Text or call two days ahead to ensure the date will go on as planned.
When you want to join a group conversation, what is the very first step you should take?
Watch & listen to the conversation from a distance.
What are three places you and a friend could go (where) when planning a get together?
Answers will vary...out to eat, sporting event, movie, home, park, video arcade, car show, etc.
According to the "double digits" rule, what times of day should you generally avoid texting, calling, or any message others using any other type of social media?
Before 10 am or after 10 pm
When explaining your side during a disagreement, what type of statements should you use?
I-Statements
Name me two "Do's" and two "Don't" when dating.
Do's
-be polite & respectful
-be honest & truthful
-move on if you or they are not interested
-ask for permission to be physical
Don't's
-get too personal at first
-be a player
-pressure them
-talk about your dating history
-rush into a relationship
To keep a conversation flowing and avoid one word answers, what specific type of question should you ask?
Open-ended questions
Give me two examples of what you could say when using a cover story?
"It is getting late and I need to get home."
"My mom is expecting me soon."
"My ride is here."
What is the two-message rule for contacting someone?
Define "outing".
Sharing personal information about someone else without their permission.
If your partner is pressuring you to get physical and you aren't ready, what are two steps you can take?
Keep your cool
Tell them you aren't ready
Give a cover story
Use an I-Statement to explain your feelings