Communication

Problem Solving

Initiation

Follow up Questions

Appropriate or inappropriate?

What is the emotion?

100

You have a homework assignment that is due tomorrow, but you realize you won’t finish it on time. What do you do?

Ask the teacher for an extension; get as much done as you can & talk to the teacher

100

At a family gathering

You meet a family member you haven't seen in a long time.
What could you ask?

Hey, how have you been? It's nice to see you

100

“I went to the beach this weekend.”

What beach did you go to?

Who did you go with?

What do you like to do at the beach?

100

Weather

Appropriate

100

Scenario: Your friend just failed his English test

Nonverbal cues: frowning, looking down, tears

Sad

200

You're working on a group project, and one group member has not gotten any of their work done yet. What do you do?

Ask them nicely if they are able to work on their part; suggest you can work on it together; ask if they need help figuring it out

200

Meeting a friend's friend

Your friend introduces you to someone new.
What could you say?

Hey, I'm ____. Nice to meet you.

200

“I’ve been painting after school."

What are you painting?

200

Entertainment (movies, tv, music)

Appropraite

200

Scenario: Your friend didn't show up to school today

Nonverbal cues: biting your nails, looking around, tapping your leg

Worried/nervous

300

You want to join a club at school but the meetings have already started. What do you do?

Talk to the teacher/advisor in charge and ask if you're still able to join

300

You're at school. You know your friend was away this weekend with her family and want to know what she did
What could you say?

Hey, how was your weekend? What did you do?

300

“I’m going to Florida next month.”

What part of Florida are you visiting?

Have you ever been to Florida?

Who are you going with?

300

Religion

Inappropriate

300

Scenario: You see one of your friends at the grocery store

Nonverbal cues: Eyebrows raised, open mouth, gasp

Surprised

400

You get a bad grade on your math assignment and are worried it is going to affect your final grade in the class. What do you do?

Go to the teacher and ask for help; see if you can find a math tutor; ask if there is extra credit opportunities

400

You see someone wearing a shirt with one of your favorite characters on it.

What could you say?

I love the ___!

I like your shirt, I'm a fan of ____ too

400

“I watched a really good movie last night.”

What movie did you watch?

400

Appearance (weight, height)

Inappropriate

400

Scenario: You are watching a video in history class

Nonverbal cues: head resting on hand, eyes heavy, doodling

Bored

500

Two of your best friends decide to hangout and invite each other, but explicitly leave you out—then post pictures of it on social media. How do you handle your feelings and the conversation?

Talk to the friends calmly and express why you are upset; talk to someone you trust (like an adult) to share your feelings

500

A new girl comes to your school and is sitting alone at lunch.

What could you say?

Hey, I'm ____. Would you like to come sit with us?

500

“I’m going to visit family this weekend.”

Where are you going?

Where do they live?

500

Family/friends

Appropriate

500

Scenario: You accidentally broke your necklace

Nonverbal cues: fists clenched, face red, loud voice, eyebrows furrowed

Mad/angry