Relationships
Definitions
Fakeships
Do's & Don't's
Manners
100
True or False: Relationships are always easy.
False - Relationships take work as people are human and make mistakes sometimes. Nobody is perfect.
100
What are the words you say when you have made a mistake and you did something that may have hurt someone else?
I'm sorry!
100
Who is a frenemy?
Someone who pretends to be a friend, who acts like a friends sometimes but also lies, and spreads rumors and is jealous. They might manipulate you and try to get you to do things you don't want to if it helps them.
100
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.
100
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?).
200
True or False: There is a limit to the number of friendships you can have.
False. No limit. Different people have different needs in relationships. Some have lots of friends while others like to have just a couple very close friends. There is no right or wrong.
200
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.
200
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.
200
When first becoming friends with someone, you should share A) your likes, dislikes, goals, etc., or B) your address and phone number
A) Your likes, dislikes, goals, etc. - Friends don't need your address and phone number right away.
200
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.
300
With which of the following types of people can we have relationships with? A) teachers B) Family C) students 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. Relastionships with family will be different than with friends.
300
True or False: Approachability is the manner in which others view us as being friendly and open to developing a relationship.
True. If you are approachable, friendly, smiling, fun, people will be attracted to you and want to be friends with you.
300
When somebody behaves in one way when they are with us and then tells other friends things that are not true, this is called?
Frenemy, an imposter. someone who only pretends to be your friend but really isn't.
300
True or False: You are only inviting a few people to your birthday party. You hand out the invitations during class. Is this a good way to invite friends?
False. Someone's feelings could be hurt at not being invited. Hand out by email, text or mail, unless you are inviting the whole class.
300
Explain why good hygiene is important, even if you don't feel like you have a lot of friends.
Basically, because it means you care about yourself and want to take care of yourself, that you have confidence. For better or worse, others notice if you don't have good hygiene.
400
___________ is the name of the word which describes how we can tell the difference between types of friends.
Boundaries - When we know our boundaries well, we can tell the difference between strangers and acquaintances, acquaintances and friends, friends and family, etc.
400
Talking to one another to reach a mutual goal is also known as _________.
compromise - It can also mean the process by which two persons reach a deal about something.
400
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.
Trust - Once that's broken, it can be hard to repair a friendship, unless that person really tries to make up for it!
400
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!
400
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.
500
Name two different reasons why friendship is important.
Any combination of the following: Sense of belonging; Less stress, more happiness; Improved self-worth; Helps you cope with bad events; or Encourages good behaviours, have fun.
500
True or False.
False: Reciprocity, by definition, always involves an equal exchange of things between 2 friends.
500
How can you tell when someone genuinely likes you and wants to be your friend?
They accept you for who you are, they don't try to change you. They are not trying to get something from you but just want to spend time with you.
500
When you get a gift or present for a friend, why is it important to give them something that is related to their likes or interests?
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!
500
Describe an example of how practicing good manners could help you with a goal you want to achieve.
The right answer here is up to the discretion of the facilitator, so good luck!