Definitions
Answers will vary - highlights include: a set of skills that increase ability to interact with people effectively, get what you need, set limits, and understand multiple points of view.
Name 3 skills that you think are essential/important to being effective with other people.
Answers will vary - examples include: perspective taking, active listening skills, respect.
True or False? If I'm talking to my niece, I will change how I'm speaking (tone, language, pitch) versus talking to a professor at school.
True.
In general, successful semesters at college balance __________ with _________.
Academics; Friendships/socializing.
This hockey player (#63) is the current captain of the Boston Bruins.
Brad Marchand.
Define: Interpersonal effectiveness.
Engaging socially with other people (interpersonal) in a way that feels effective (good, helpful, productive).
Boundaries are super important! Give two examples of appropriate boundaries that you might set at college.
Answers will vary - examples include: limits on free time, limits of study time, staying late at work or not staying late at work.
Using hand gestures, knowing how far away from someone to stand, and posture are examples of ______ _________.
Body language.
It is normal to experience __________ during college.
Any of the following: stress; anxiety; drama; challenging dynamics with friends/classmates.
This hugely popular artist just released a new album this month.
BONUS: What is the album title?
Taylor Swift.
The Tortured Poets Department.
Define: DEARMAN (what does each letter stand for?)
Describe; Express; Assert; Reinforce; be Mindful; Appear confident; Negotiate.
One way to reduce drama is to develop effective ______ resolution skills.
Conflict.
Name one of our class norms.
Answers will vary - examples include: not talking over other people, respecting other's opinions, bringing in breakfast/food if you want to.
Freedom and independence come with increased ___________.
Responsibility.
This comedy, starring Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling, was the most popular movie of 2023.
BONUS: Which other movie premiered on the same day?
Barbie.
Oppenheimer.
Define: Social pragmatics.
The tone that we use to communicate something - how we change our tone can change the overall message we are trying to communicate.
Give an example of when you noticed different perspectives (from a conversation, in a class, etc.)
Answers will vary - examples include: a debate in class, a conversation with peers about getting lunch, which show to watch on television/which music to listen to.
Examples of this concept include dress code/uniforms, understanding office norms like when/where to take breaks/lunch, and where to find information that will help in completing tasks, "reading the room".
Hidden Curriculum.
Sometimes it takes trial and error to figure out the ______ management skills that work for you.
Time.
Which golf tournament is played in Augusta, Georgia?
BONUS: Who is the youngest player to ever win at this tournament?
The Masters; Tiger Woods.
Define: Social-emotional learning.
Answers will vary - examples include: learning and using skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel/show empathy for others, sustain positive relationships, and make healthy decisions.
Social emotional learning helps to build healthy ____________ and manage _______.
Relationships; Stress.
Answers will vary - examples include: active listening, asking questions about what the other person/people are saying, including examples from your own experience, appropriately changing the topic.
Give an example of an unhealthy work/life balance.
Answers will vary - examples include: staying late at work every day and not having time to do homework, waiting until the very last minute to do homework and not being able to be social with peers.
This director frequently casts Leonardo DiCaprio in his films, including Wolf of Wall Street, Shutter Island, and Killers of the Flower Mood.
Martin Scorsese.