PEERS terms
tease-the-tease
"I got to go finish my homework"
"I got to go eat dinner"
"Well I should let you go"
"I got to get going"
This peer is attending University of Cincinnati in the fall and majoring in Engineering
Who is Miro
This peer attended a family reunion last week and often hangs out with his Youth Group
Who is Elijah
This fast food chain is known for the Big Mac
What is McDonalds?
Getting too personal
You just told a funny story to a group of peers. One of the kids rolls his eyes, looks at another peer, and then laughs. What does this humor feedback tell you about this peer?
He is laughing at you
This peer is very interested in and knowledgable about World War II
Who is Josh
This teen likes to eat fruit rollups and pizza
Who is Julian
This is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside
What is a Strawberry?
This is the reaction someone gives you after you've told a joke. It is important to pay attention to this so you know if the other person thinks your funny.
Humor Feedback
You asked a peer what kind of movies he likes and he tells you that he likes comedies. What would a good follow-up question be?
"Have you seen any good comedies lately?"
"What's your favorite comedy?"
This peer loves cooking and was on the bowling team
Who is Morgan
Who is James
She is the wife of Shrek.
Princess Fiona
You notice that a peer at school has ignored your request on instagram and Facebook. What should you do?
Do not request again. Move on and find someone else that is more accepting.
You are hoping to become friends with Brian, who you know from school. However, every time you ask him to hang out he puts it off (e.g., says "yeah we should do that" but never follows through) or repeatedly gives excuses. What you could this mean and how do handle it?
He may not be interested in being your friend. You should find a new friend or group that is accepting of you.
This peer works at a local pizza shop
Who is James
These two peers had a virtual get together a few weeks ago with a local teen group.
Who are Miro and Morgan
Bill Gates is the founder of this company
What is Microsoft?
rumors and gossip
You and your Kevin planned to see the new Marvel movie together when it comes it. On opening weekend, your friend Amanda invited you to see the movie with her. Although you had talked about going with Kevin, you like Amanda and decide to go with her. The next day, Kevin finds out and is upset you went without him. How would you handle this disagreement.
1. Keep your cool
2. Listen to Kevin
3. Repeat what Kevin says ("it sounds like I hurt your feelings")
4. Explain your side
5. Say you are sorry
6. Try to solve the problem (tell Kevin what you will do differently next time, ask Kevin what he wants you to do).
This teen likes Mario Cart and anime
Who is Johnny
This teen likes anime and has a cool Japanese sword
Who is Elijah
She is the lead actress in the Hunger Games
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?