Think Before You Speak
What does it mean to think before you speak?
What does it mean to treat everyone with respect, regardless of gender?
It means treating everyone with the same kindness, respect, and boundaries you would want for yourself.
What is self-confidence?
Believing in yourself and your abilities.
What does "tone of voice" mean?
It’s how your voice sounds when you speak—happy, angry, rude, calm, etc.
What does being a good friend look like?
Being kind, listening, including others, and being helpful.
Why is it important to pause before responding when you're upset?
Your words could make the situation worse or make someone else feel upset/hurt someone
Why is personal space important, especially in friendships?
Everyone has the right to their boundaries. Respecting space helps build trust.
Name one thing you are good at that makes you feel confident.
(student answer)
Why might someone feel disrespected if you use the wrong tone?
Because tone can make your words sound rude, even if you don't mean to be rude.
Name 2 ways to solve a small conflict with a classmate.
Talk it out calmly or admit when I am wrong.
What are 3 questions you can ask yourself before saying something?
Is it kind?
Is it true?
Is it my job/the right time to say it?
Name 2 respectful ways to start a conversation with someone of the opposite gender
Saying “Hi, how are you?” or giving them a compliment
How does confidence help in group work or class discussions?
Confidence can help you recognize your strengths by sharing your ideas in discussions.
Say a sentence nicely, then say it with an annoyed tone. What's the difference?
Nice tone: “Can you please move?” vs. annoyed tone: “Ugh, move!” The second sounds rude.
Why is listening important in friendships?
Give an example of a time you didn't think before speaking. What happened?
(Student answer)
What are some things you should avoid saying or doing to make others feel safe and respected?
Avoid making comments about appearance, invading personal space, and saying inappropriate jokes.
What can you do if you're not feeling confident in a new situation?
Focus on doing your best, practice positive self-talk, remember that it's okay to make mistakes.
How can you check your tone before speaking, especially when frustrated?
Say it in your head before you say it out loud or ask yourself, "How would I want someone to say this to me?"
What can you do if someone is bothering you but doesn’t realize it?
Calmly tell them how you feel: “Hey, I don’t like that, can you please stop/leave me alone?"
Create a short phrase you can tell yourself to help pause and think before speaking.
"I don't always have to have the last word"
Role-play or describe how to handle rejection or boundaries respectfully.
Respect it if someone is not interested
Give them space
What is a positive affirmation you could use to boost your confidence?
Confidence isn't about being perfect.
Describe a time when using the right tone helped avoid a problem.
(student answer)
or asking "Can we talk about this later?" to avoid yelling/arguing and causing a bigger problem.
Describe how you could include someone who feels left out.
Invite them to join a group activity or game.