Accepting NO
When an authority figure says "No, because I said so," it is okay to not listen to them since they did not give a valid reason why.
False
-Always remember to respect and listen to an authority figure
Why do we ask for help?
We have a problem.
James didn't understand the rules of the game. James yelled at everyone. How can James ask for help? (Hint: Use your strategies)
-Before James asks for help, he must determine if he needs help.
1. Look at the person
2. Ask the person if they have time to help-Use a GOOD strategy
3. Clearly explain the type of help you need
4. Thank the person for help
True/False:Accepting no can be upsetting and disappointing.
True. Use calming strategies to help you accept "no" for an answer.
What is a good strategy to use when asking for help?
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You ask the principal if you can get out of your detention, and he says "No." List a calming strategy you can use.
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Take a deep breath
Ask for a break to calm down
What is an inappropriate response when accepting "no" for an answer? Why?
Arguing/yelling
Role play asking for help: You have an online assignment due. You have worked hard to complete the assignment in the allotted time. However, when it is time to turn in the assignment you are having difficulty uploading the assignment to your teacher.
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Ricky is engaged in online learning. He did not know what to do with the digital math assignment his teacher assigned for the week. What should Ricky do?
Ask for help.
Ask classmates or his teacher using a digital platform
When accepting "no" which is the most important thing to do?
A) Say "okay" and walk away
B) Proper body language (eye contact, sitting up straight, arms at your side, etc.)
C) Follow the authority's decision
A,B,C
How can you ask for help? (Hint: 4 steps)
1. Look at the person
2. Ask the person if they have time to help-Use a GOOD strategy
3. Clearly explain the type of help you need
4. Thank the person for help
You ask your basketball coach if you can leave practice 10 minutes early and he says, "No, you need to stay until the end or you might not get to play in the game tomorrow." What is the best response to say back to your coach?
A) "Jokes on you I didn't want to play in tomorrows game anyways."
B) "Well how come Josh got to leave 10 minutes early?"
C) "Okay, I understand."
D) "K." - insert eye roll
C.
Can you ask the same person for help that told you "no" in the past? Why or why not?
Yes.
List the asking for help steps. (Hint:4 steps)
1. What is the problem?
2. What have you tried to do on your own to fix the problem?
3. Who do you need to ask for help?
4. How can you ask for help?
Randy did not remember the steps to do a math problem. Randy thought about what he needed help with and decided to ask his older brother for help. His brother was studying for a test and told Randy he could not help him right now. Randy said, "Okay," hit his brother and ran out of the room. Did Randy ask for help appropriately?
No.