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TRUE OR FALE
It's okay to POLITELY ask someone not to interrupt
TRUE
Healthy communication includes speaking up for yourself. If you don't set boundaries, people may not realize they are interrupting you.
You feel impatient while waiting in line at the bathroom. What should you do?
Wait calmly.
Managing frustration is part of self-control! Feeling impatient is normal, but acting on it (complaining or cutting) can cause problems. Managing that feeling internally helps you function successfully in shared spaces.
Is talking down on someone because they don't have name brand clothes and because they're hair looks different than yours being accepting?
No.
50 bonus if you can explain Why?
If someone misunderstands you, what should you do?
A) Ignore it
B) Get mad
C) Explain calmly
D) Blame them
C) Explain calmly
Calmly explaining prevents the situation from escalating. Misunderstandings are best solved with clear communication, not emotional reactions!
True or false
Everyone feels emotions like anger or sadness sometimes
True
Emotions are normal and part of being human. The goal is not to eliminate emotions, but to manage how we respond to them.
True or False: If someone gives you a dirty look or makes a rude comment about you it is bully behavior.
False - one dirty look or one rude comment is not bullying, it is just rude behavior but it still should not be tolerated.
You made a joke and someone looks upset. What should you do?
Check in and apologize.
You need to acknowledge impact, even if you didn't intend harm. Checking in shows emotional awareness and respect.
100 bonus if you can tell me what "impact" means
You notice certain situations make you anxious. What is a helpful response?
Prepare coping strategies
Self-awareness allows you to plan. You can either prepare calming tools or limit exposure when possible to stay regulated.
Which of the following is considered being accepting of others and why?
A) Being friends despite some of your opinions being opposites
B) Arguing with someone because they don't agree with you
C) Making fun of someone on your soccer team because they missed the winning shot
A. You're accepting their beliefs and opinions even if they're different from your own and realizing that's okay.
100 bonus if you can explain: Why are the other ones not practicing acceptance?
What should you do if you feel yourself getting upset during a conversation?
A) Yell
B) Take a break
C) Walk away mumbling under your breath
D) Insult the other person
B) Take a break
Taking a break helps regulate emotions so you don't say things you regret. It gives both people time to calm down and think clearly.
What does it mean to "pause before reacting"?
Think before responding
Pausing gives your brain time to move from emotional reaction to thoughtful decision-making.
When someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful and they do it once - what is it?
Rude, Mean, Bullying?
Rude
Which is a better way to say "You're wrong"?
A)You don't know anything
B) I see it differently
C) That's stupid
D) Ignore
B) I see it differently
This expresses disagreement without attacking the other person. It keeps communication open instead of shutting it down.
What is emotional regulation?
A) Controlling others
B) Managing your own emotions
C) Ignoring feelings
D) Never getting upset
B) Managing your own emotions
Emotional regulation is the ability to notice, understand, and manage your own emotions in healthy ways.
You and a friend are having a disagreement on a topic because your views are different. They're telling you that you're opinion is wrong and that you should believe what they believe. Is your friend practicing acceptance?
No.
50 bonus if you can explain Why?
Staff corrects you in public. What should you do?
Stay calm and address it later.
Public correction can feel embarrassing, but reacting in the moment may escalate things. Waiting allows for a calmer, more respectful conversation.
You are trying to explain yourself but the conversation is getting more tense. What is the healthiest move?
Take a break and return later
Emotional regulation includes knowing when communication is no longer effective in the moment. Stepping away protects the relationship and allows better communication later.
True or False:
Rudeness might look like burping in someone’s face, jumping ahead in line or bragging about something.
True - incidents of rudeness are usually spontaneous, unplanned inconsideration, based on thoughtlessness, poor manners, but not meant to actually hurt someone.
You realize that you played a part in a conflict with a friend. What is the healthiest response?
A) Focus only on what they did wrong
B) Take full blame
C) Acknowledge your part and invite discussion
D) Ignore it
C) Acknowledge your part and invite discussion
Mature conflict resolution recognizes shared responsibility. This response prevents blame wars and supports problem-solving instead of arguing over who is "right."
You are in a situation where:
*You feel very strong emotions
*Someone is misunderstanding you
*You are feeling pressured to respond immediately
What is the best way to handle this?
A)Respond immediately to defend yourself
B) Say nothing forever
C) Pause, regulate emotions, and respond later in a calm way
D) Leave and never address it again
C) Pause, regulate emotions, and respond later in a calm way
The best outcome is not immediate reaction or avoidance - it is controlled response. Pausing allows emotions to settle so communication is thoughtful, accurate, and less likely to escalate conflict.
What does it mean to accept and embrace others?
Understanding that everyone is different, and that's ok! To accept and embrace others is to look at similarities, rather than differences, and allow others to be themselves without judgement!