Definitions
True/ False
How/what would others think/feel
How to:
100
What is the definition of dependable?
to be trustworthy and reliable
100
Can you learn to be dependable?
True or False
True, dependability is a skill you can practice and improve on.
100
You and your co-worker were supposed to clean all 100 tables in the cafeteria. Your co-worker did not show up, they were not dependable. How does this make you feel?
Answers will vary
(upset, unhappy, annoyed, stressed)
100
How can you be dependable to others ?
you can be there for them when they need you the most. You can do what you say you will or agree you will.
200
Why is it important to be dependable/reliable?
because it tells that you care about your friends and family. It tells your employer that you care about your job. It helps other people feel like they can trust you and that you can you do your job.
200
You want to be an unreliable employee?
True or False?
False
200
How do others feel when someone is UNREALIABLE? What zone might they be in?
Others may feel annoyed, stressed out or overwhelmed, in the yellow zone.
200
How can you be dependable at home?
Answers will vary.
(clean your room, take care of your pets, wash dishes, go to your brothers soccer game)
300
What is one character trait of a dependable person
trustworthy
300
Employers want to hire someone with the trait of being dependable/reliable.
True or False
True
300
If your boss thinks you are UNRELIABLE, what might they do?
Answers will vary.
(have a talk with you, give you less shifts so you get less pay, fire you)
300
How can you be dependable with your friends?
Answers will vary.
(be there for them when they are having a hard time, show up to plans when you say you will, keep in touch)
400
Being dependable means others can count on you. What does "count on you" mean?
That you are reliable. They know they can trust you to do what you say you will.
400
Reliable employees get more opportunities and get promoted to better jobs.
True or False?
True
400
It is your night to make dinner at home. You told the family you would make spaghetti an green beans. You play XBOX instead. What will your family do, think or feel?
Answers will vary.
(they will be hungry, they will be upset, they will have to do the work you said you would, they won't trust you next time you say you will do something)
400
How can you be dependable at work?
Answers will vary
(be a good team player, show up on time, do the tasks that are assigned to you, call in if you are sick or need to be absent for an emergency)