Show:
Social Awareness
Reading the Room
Uncomfortable Situations
Assertive Communication
Respectful Responses
100

What does “social awareness” mean?

Understanding how others feel and how your actions affect them.

100

What does “reading the room” help us decide?

How to act or what to say in a situation.

100

What is an uncomfortable situation?

A situation that makes you feel awkward, nervous, or unsure.

100

What does “assertive” mean?

Standing up for yourself calmly and respectfully.

100

Name one way to disagree respectfully.

  • “I see it differently, but I get what you’re saying.”
  • “That’s an interesting point here’s how I see it…”
200

Name one clue that someone might want space.

Short answers, turning away, quiet voice, avoiding eye contact.

200

If everyone is quiet and focused, is it a good time to tell a joke? Why or why not?

When people are concentrating, their brains are in “work mode,” and interrupting that focus can make it harder for them—and you—to stay on task. Jokes are best shared when the group is relaxed, finished with instructions, or during a natural break.

200

Name one coping strategy you can use when you feel uncomfortable.

Deep breathing, asking for help, taking a break.

200

Which is assertive: yelling, staying silent, or using “I” statements?

Using “I” statements

200

Someone disagrees with you. What should you avoid doing?

Examples: Interrupting, yelling, insulting.

300

TASK: Look around the room. Name one expected behavior for this setting.

Partners working together, People are using Speaker Power, Students are sitting in Listening Position, etc. 


300

Show with your body what it looks like when someone is engaged vs. not interested.


 

  • Engaged: Making eye contact, nodding, responding, leaning slightly forward, headphones off, phone put away.
  • Not Interested: Looking around the room, staring at a phone, slouching, avoiding eye contact, not responding, zoning out.
300

Someone makes a joke that feels uncomfortable or crosses a boundary. What’s a respectful response?

  • “Hey that type of comment makes me really uncomfortable can we not joke like that?"
  • “That’s not really something to joke about."
300

Turn this into an assertive statement: 

“Stop it!”

  • "Please stop. I don’t like that.”
  • “That’s bothering me. Please stop doing it.”
  • “I’m asking you to stop. Thank you.”
300

A friend snaps at you but you can tell they’re stressed. How can you respond respectfully AND with social awareness?

  • “Seems like you’re having a rough day. Want to talk later?"
  • “I’m here if you need space or want to talk.”
400

Why is it important to think about how others might feel before you speak?

Words can affect emotions, relationships, and trust.

400

You’re excited about something, but the people around you look stressed or overwhelmed. What could you do?


  • Pause and lower your voice.
  • Read their facial expressions and body language first.
  • Ask, “Is this a good time?”
  • Save the exciting news for a better moment.
400

Your group wants to do something you’re not comfortable with (breaking a rule, leaving class, making fun of someone). What’s a socially aware response?

  • “I’m not doing that it’s not worth getting in trouble I would rather follow the rules.”
  • “I don’t feel good about that. I’ll pass.”
  • Step away and choose a different group or space.
400

What is an “I” statement and why is it helpful?

An “I” statement is a way of expressing your feelings and needs without blaming or attacking someone else.

400

A classmate makes a mistake in a group project. What’s a respectful way to bring it up?


  • “Hey, I noticed something can we fix it together?”
  • “Let’s check this part again as a group.”
500

Pretend your friend looks upset but says “I’m fine.” Show how you could check in respectfully. 

"Hey is everything okay? I noticed you were looking off today?"

500

You want to join a group or start a conversation, but you’re not sure how. What’s one socially aware way to engage or initiate?

  • Start with something simple like: “Hey, can I join you guys?” or “What are you talking about?”
  • Use small talk to ease in—comment on something you all have in common (class, sports, school events).
  • Approach with friendly body language—smile, face the group, hands out of pockets.
  • Listen first to get the topic, then add something connected to what they’re already discussing.
500

A peer asks a personal question you don’t want to answer. What is a respectful boundary?

  • That’s kind of personal I’m not going to answer just as I'm not comfortable sharing.”
  • “I’m not ready to talk about that.”
500

Your group keeps talking over you during a project. What is an assertive way to speak up?


“I have something to add. Can I finish my idea before we move on?”

500

You’re working independently and a classmate tries to talk to you during work time. What’s a respectful response?

  • “I’ll talk to you after I finish this.”
  • “Can you give me a few minutes I’m trying to stay focused.”
  • “Let me finish this part first.”