Relationships
True or False: Equality in a friendship means that each person's interests and desires are respected and met to a reasonable degree
TRUE
True or False: You should only negotiate with someone if you can get everything you want.
False: Sometimes it's necessary to compromise and 'meet in the middle' with someone, otherwise they might just stop negotiating with you altogether - and then you won't get anything you want!
True or False: When you make a mistake, you should honestly admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.
True - If you do then people will know you take responsibility for your actions, and they will then trust you more because you're honest and show that you learn from your mistakes.
True or False: There's nothing wrong with being too polite.
True - While not everyone cares about politeness, it will impress those who do, and it's better to get into the habit of being polite for those cases where it really does matter (job interview, anyone?).
TRUE OR FALSE:
Mutual respect means we should value each other as we are, and not try to change each other. ...
TRUE... Mutual respect also involves respecting each other’s boundaries, whether these are emotional, physical or other types of boundaries.
Thoughtfulness requires that you are A) an active listener or B) only ever thinking about yourself?
A) An active listener - You must pay attention to what other people have to say in order to be thoughtful towards them later on.
A true friend will A) try to convince you to do something you don't want, or B) be sensitive to your wants and needs.
B) Be sensitive to your wants and needs - A true friend should make you feel comfortable when you hang out, not make you feel pressured to do things you aren't sure about.
When first becoming friends with someone, you should share A) your likes, dislikes, goals, etc., or B) your SSN and bank account information.
A) Your likes, dislikes, goals, etc. - Even friends shouldn't normally know private information that doesn't effect them, but they should be able to get to know your personality and interests.
Despite what some people say, manners A) really don't matter anymore, or B) can still go a long way to help you make new friends.
B) Still go a long way in making new friends - More people than not won't want to be around you if you're rude, so your chances of meeting cool new friends are way higher if you just put a little effort into minding your manners.
With which of the following types of people can we have relationships with? A) Acquaintances B) Family C) Friends D) All of the above
D) All of the above - You can end up forming a strong connection with any of these types of people, given the right circumstances.
Which of the below qualities does this phrase match? "Don't be a doormat" A) Assertive B) Trustful C) To Negotiate
A) Assertive - The phrase means that you shouldn't let other people always take advantage of your good will.
When somebody says the same thing over and over again, but doesn't really mean it, we can say that they are like the: A) "Boy who cried foul" B) "Boy who cried wolf" C) "Girl who cried foul"
B) The Boy who cried wolf - It is important to say what you mean and to mean what you say
Which of these is an example of bad hygiene? A) Taking a shower B) Washing your hands C) Never brushing your teeth D) Putting on deodorant
C) Never brushing your teeth - If you've never brushed your teeth, you would have to see the dentist pretty soon! Brushing EVERY DAY is a part of good hygiene.
Which of the following is NOT bad manners: A) Making loud noises B) Burping C) Sharing with others D) Hitting someone
C) Sharing with others - Sharing is caring, after all.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Boundaries is the word which describes how we can tell the difference between types of friends.
TRUE
Boundaries - When we know our boundaries well, we can tell the difference between strangers and acquaintances, acquaintances and friends, friends and family, etc.
Talking to one another to reach a mutual goal is also known as? A) Assertive B) Trustful C) Negotiation
Negotiation - It can also mean the process by which two persons reach a deal about something.
When we feel like we can't _____ somebody, we start not to believe what they say, and come to not rely on what they do either. A) Like B) Trust C)Treat
Trust - Once that's broken, it can be hard to repair a friendship, unless that person really tries to make up for it!
****DAILY DOUBLE****
If you have a ________ that you really enjoy doing, you can probably guess that there are others out there who share that enjoyment, and they could potentially start a friendship with you based on that.
Hobby, interest, pastime, passion, etc. - any of these answers will work!
****DAILY DOUBLE****
While it's important to have a sense of ______, you should be careful not to make too mean of jokes, or laugh at something insensitive directed towards someone else.
Humour - But the better of a friend you are with somebody, the more you should be able to laugh with and sometimes even at each other.
TRUE OR FALSE
friendship is important because it provides a sense of belonging, more happiness, helps you cope with bad events and can encourage good behavior.
TRUE
What are the 'two magic words' that are normally a very important part of taking responsibility for a "Not so kind" action?
I'm sorry!
TRUE OR FALSE
Good hygiene is important, even if you are not around friends or family.
TRUE... Basically, because even strangers will notice if you have bad hygiene and react negatively to you, and you never know when one of those strangers might want to offer you a job or have to sit next to you in class.
TRUE OR FALSE
When you get a gift or present for a friend, is it important to give them something that is related to their likes or interests.
TRUE.. In a nutshell, because that way you show that you were really thinking about them and paid attention to what they said they like - it's not always just the thought that counts, if it seems thoughtless!
****Daily Double****
Describe an example of good manners
The right answer here is up to YOU, so good luck!
But examples are: saying please and thank you, saying kind things, holding the door, using your napkin, being respectful to friends and family