Handling Being “Right”
A housemate says something you know is wrong and keeps saying it. What do you do?
Let it go — not everything needs to be corrected.
Two housemates are arguing and you disagree with one of them. What should you do?
Stay out of it unless staff ask for help.
You feel disrespected but nothing serious actually happened. What should you do?
Check yourself and stay calm.
You don’t like how someone is talking to you. What’s a better response than arguing?
Say it calmly or walk away.
If you argue often with housemates, what might happen over time?
Conflict, stress, and possible placement issues.
You look something up and prove someone wrong. They get annoyed. What should you learn from that?
Being right isn’t always worth upsetting someone.
A peer is doing something in a way you don’t like, but it’s not wrong. What do you do?
Let them do it their way.
Your frustration is building during a conversation. What’s your first step?
Take a breath and slow down.
You feel misunderstood. What can you do?
Explain calmly one time, then let it go.
What kind of behavior helps you stay in a home long-term?
Staying calm, respectful, and flexible.
Someone disagrees with you and won’t change their mind. What’s the best move?
End the conversation and move on.
You feel like things should be done your way in the house. What’s the reality?
Everyone shares the space — it’s not just your way.
You start thinking “this isn’t fair.” What’s a better way to think?
“I can handle this calmly.”
A conversation keeps going in circles. What should you do?
End it — “I’m done talking about this.”
Why is walking away sometimes the best choice?
It prevents things from getting worse.
You feel the urge to correct someone again. What should you do instead?
Pause and decide if it’s really worth it.
Someone leaves a mess and it bothers you. What’s the best response?
Tell staff calmly or handle it without escalating.
You feel like raising your voice. What should you do instead?
Lower your voice or walk away.
Someone interrupts you repeatedly. What’s a mature response?
Stay calm and wait or address it respectfully.
What does it show when you stay calm even when annoyed?
Maturity and self-control.
Why can arguing to be right cause problems in a house?
It creates tension and makes people not want to be around you.
A peer gets attention from staff and you feel left out. What should you do?
Wait your turn or ask appropriately.
Why is it important to control your tone?
People respond better and it prevents escalation.
Why is repeating your point over and over not helpful?
It escalates the situation and doesn’t change anything.
What is more important in a shared home: being right or getting along?
Getting along.