Name That Feeling
Your friend cancels plans you were really excited about. How might you feel?
Disappointed, sad, annoyed, frustrated.
Your friend wants to play a game you don't like. What could you say?
“Can we play something else?” / “I don't really want to play that.”
Your friend picks a movie that isn't the one you wanted. Speak up or let it go?
Either. If it doesn't matter much, you could let it go. If you really don't want to watch it, you can speak up.
You're starting to get annoyed. What's ONE thing you could do before you get really upset?
Take a break, breathe, walk away, talk to someone, get some space, etc.
What has hands but can't clap?
A clock.
You studied hard for a test but didn't get the grade you wanted. Name TWO feelings you might have.
Disappointed, frustrated, embarrassed, sad, angry, discouraged.
Your friend keeps interrupting you when you're talking. How could you ask them to stop without being mean?
“Can you let me finish what I was saying?” / “Hold on, I wasn't finished yet.”
Someone keeps calling you a nickname you don't like. Speak up or let it go?
Speak up. You could say, “I don't like being called that. Can you stop?”
You automatically said yes to something and then realize you don't want to do it. What can you do?
Change your mind and tell the person how you actually feel.
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel.
All of your friends want to do something that you don't want to do. How might you feel and why?
Pressured, nervous, uncomfortable, left out, worried. You might feel pressured because you don't want to be the only person who says no.
Everyone in your group wants to do something except you. What could you say instead of just going along with them?
“I know you guys want to, but I don't really want to.” / “Could we do something else?”
Plans suddenly change and you're frustrated, but everyone else seems okay with it. Speak up or let it go?
Either can be appropriate. If it's really bothering you, it's okay to say you're frustrated even if everyone else is fine with the change.
You tell a friend that something they did bothered you and they respond, “It's not a big deal.” What could you do next?
Explain that it mattered to you, even if it didn't seem important to them. Example: “It might not seem like a big deal to you, but it bothered me.”
I have cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish. What am I?
A map.
You're angry with someone, but you're also worried they'll be upset with you if you tell them. What TWO feelings could you be having at the same time?
Angry and nervous, hurt and worried, frustrated and guilty, etc.
You already said yes to something because you didn't want to disappoint someone, but now you realize you really don't want to do it. What could you say?
"I know I said yes before, but I changed my mind.” / “I should've said this earlier, but I actually don't want to.”
Your friend keeps doing something you've already asked them to stop doing. Speak up again, let it go, or do something else?
Speak up again/set a stronger boundary. You could also walk away or get help if they continue.
You finally tell someone how you feel and they disagree with you. Does that mean you were wrong to speak up? What could you do next?
No. Two people can see something differently. You can listen to their side while still explaining how you feel.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps.
Someone asks if you're okay. You're actually upset with them, but you don't want to hurt their feelings. Name THREE emotions that might make it hard to tell them the truth.
Nervous, guilty, worried, uncomfortable, scared, hurt, angry, embarrassed, etc.
Someone you really care about is doing something that makes you uncomfortable. You're worried they'll get mad if you bring it up. How could you start the conversation?
“Can I tell you something that's been bothering me?” / “I don't want you to be upset, but I want to be honest about something.”
Someone you care about wants you to do something you don't want to do. Saying yes would make them happy, but you'd be unhappy. What should you do and why?
Speak up about what you want. Caring about someone doesn't mean you always have to agree with them or make them happy.
Your friend says, “If you were really my friend, you'd do it.” You don't want to lose the friendship, but you also don't want to do what they're asking. What would you do AND what would you say?
Say no/set a boundary. Example: “I am your friend, but I don't want to do that.” A good friend shouldn't pressure you into doing something you're uncomfortable with.
You have 8 identical-looking balls. One is heavier than the others. You have a balance scale and can only use it TWICE. How do you find the heavier ball?
Weigh 3 vs. 3. If they're equal, the heavier ball is one of the remaining 2, so weigh those against each other. If one group of 3 is heavier, take those 3 and weigh 1 vs. 1. If they're equal, the third ball is heavier; otherwise, whichever side is heavier has the ball.