Conversation Skills
What is the best way to start a conversation with someone you have never met?
Introduce yourself, state your name and offer a salutation.
What type of boundary is crossed when you sit too close or talk too close to someone's face?
Physical
True or False.
Putting your hands down your pants or under your shirt in public is ok.
False, it is never ok to display inappropriate touching in public.
What should you do before preparing any meals or eating?
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
True or False.
It is okay to keep talking to someone when they have exited the room.
False, when someone leaves a room, it is a signal that they are done with their conversation.
True or False.
It is ok to talk over someone during a conversation.
False, it is never ok to talk over someone else.
What type of boundary are you crossing when you touch other people's belongings without consent?
Material boundaries
What should you do at least every other day, or more frequently depending on physical activity?
Shower
What should always be checked before using a clothes dryer?
The lint trap
Understanding social norms, expectations, and how to behave appropriately in different situations.
Social Awareness
What is a good strategy to continue a conversation?
Talk about similar interests
Constantly texting or calling someone's phone on a weekend is a violation of what boundary?
Time boundaries
What should be done at least twice a day, morning and before bedtime?
Brush your teeth.
What type of dish or container should never be put in a microwave?
Anything containing metal or foil
This is the ability to tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. It's about staying calm.
Patience
True or False.
It is usually best to dominate the conversation.
False, conversations are always two-sided. You must listen and react.
Someone not respecting your thoughts and opinions is a violation of what boundary?
Intellectual boundaries
What is important to use daily and possibly reapply depending on physical activity level.
Deodorant
How often should you change your bedding?
Once a week
True or False.
Developing your listening skills, paying attention to body language, and increasing emotional intelligence can heighten your ability to empathize with others.
True, like a muscle, empathy can be developed with exercise.
Intentionally pausing after speaking to allow time for the other person to process information and formulate a response.
Pause and Wait Strategy
These boundaries can vary greatly and are crucial for maintaining healthy, consensual relationships
Sexual boundaries
True or false.
It is important to clean your private areas daily and after each visit to the restroom.
True, it is important to keep these areas of our body clean to prevent odor or possible infections.
What program offers pick up and drop off services for people with a disability?
SRTA's Demand Response
Being able to recognize and identify disagreements calmly and constructively.
Conflict resolution