Conversation
You want to talk to someone you have never met before. How do you start?
"Hi, my name is ___. What's yours?"
You need to use the restroom at a restaurant. What should you do?
Look for the bathroom sign or politely ask a staff member.
Your friend tells you they just lost their pet. How should you respond?
Say, "I am so sorry, that must be really hard."
True or False: It is okay to hug someone you just met if you are excited.
False. Always ask for permission first.
You are going to be 10 minutes late to your job. What is the first thing you do?
Call or email your supervisor and/or the location.
A classmate or peer is talking, but you have a question. What do you do?
Wait for them to finish talking before speaking.
You finish a snack at a public park, but there isn't a trash can nearby. What do you do?
Keep the trash with you until you find a garbage can.
True or False: If you text a friend and they don't reply right away, you should keep texting until they answer
False. Give them time to answer.
You are talking to someone and they step backward. What is this social cue telling you?
You are standing too close; give them more personal space.
Your coworker is wearing headphones while working. Is this a good time to start a long conversation?
No. Headphones usually mean they are busy or focusing.
Someone asks, "How are you?" . What is a standard way to reply?
"I'm doing well, thank you! How are you?"
You are in a quiet movie theater or library and your phone rings. What is the expected behavior?
Silence the phone immediately; don't answer it in the quiet space.
Your friend has a piece of food stuck in their teeth. What should you do?
Politely and quietly let them know so they can fix it.
You want to borrow a peer's tablet or book. What do you do first?
Ask them for permission before touching it.
You are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed by a task at work. What should you do?
Take deep breaths and calmly ask somebody for help.
You have been talking about your favorite video game for 5 minutes, and the other person is looking away or checking their watch. What should you do?
Stop talking about the game and ask them a question about themselves.
You are in a long line at the grocery store checkout. The person in front of you is taking a long time. How do you handle it?
Wait patiently in line without huffing, pushing, or complaining out loud.
A friend invites you out, but you really want to stay home. How do you say no politely?
"Thank you for inviting me, but I can't make it this time. Maybe next time!"
You are at the grocery store and see there is a really long line at check-out, but you have to get going. Would it be okay to cut in front of everyone else since you are in a rush?
No, it is not okay to cut people in lines. You could wait your turn or leave your items to purchase them another time.
You make a small mistake, and your supervisor gives you feedback on how to improve. How should you react?
Say "thank you, I will work on it and try again". You can move on with your day and remember how to do the task differently without being upset.
What is the difference between an "Inside Voice" and an "Outside Voice"?
Inside voice is quiet so it doesn't disturb others; outside voice is louder for open spaces.
A stranger on the street walks up and asks you to follow them to their car. What do you do?
Say "No" firmly, walk away to a safe place, and tell a trusted adult or staff member.
You have a friend who likes to tease you for fun, but continues to tease you after you have asked them to stop multiple times. Is this person being a good friend or bad friend?
Bad friend! A good friend might tease, but would stop when you ask them to.
You need to sneeze or cough while sitting next to someone. What do you do?
Sneeze/cough into your elbow or a tissue, turn away from them, and wash your hands.
You disagree with your supervisor on a rule at your workplace. How should you approach the situation?
Ask to speak to your supervisor privately for clarification on the rule.