Friends, Strangers, Acquaintances
Someone I feel affectionate towards
What is a friend?
When someone says, "a dime a dozen", what do they mean?
Something common
Example: “In the city, coffee shops are a dime in a dozen, you can find them on nearly every block.”
After getting back a math test, Brendan crumples his
paper up and tosses it in the trash.
How might he feel?
What might he be thinking?
He might feel like he didn't do a good job on his test and is showing his frustration or anger by throwing it away.
An emotional state leading to frustration or hostility.
Anger
While Tommy is talking to Brad, Brad keeps looking at
the clock and starts to walk away. What does that
probably mean?
Brad appears bored and disinterested in what Tommy is saying.
My neighbor who I smile at while getting the mail. We don't really speak much but have lived next to each other for a few years.
What is an acquaintance?
Someone says, "If you want to ask me, just ask; don't beat around the bush.", what do they mean?
Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
Similarly,
You see a classmate sitting outside in the hallway with her head down.
How might she feel?
She might have a headache.
She might be feeling unwell or sad.
A feeling of fondness or liking usually of another person
affection
Before class starts, someone tells you they
went biking last night. What should you do to keep the
conversation going?
Say something on topic.
"Where did you go?"
"What did you see?"
"Do you like mountain biking?"
Someone you see often and look forward to your time together
What is a friend?
Someone says "Bite the bullet" what do they mean?
To get something over with because it is inevitable
You call your friend and she tells you he doesn’t want
to talk right now.
How might she feel?
What can you do?
Maybe she is busy
Maybe she is feeling overwhelmed and doesn't feel like talking about what's bothering her.
You can respect her boundary by telling her you hope she's okay and you are here to talk if she feels up to it another time.
A strong emotional reaction to something repulsive
disgust
During a history group project, Molly tries to explain how she can help but Sarah keeps interrupting her.
What is wrong with this situation?
Sarah keeps interrupting.
The clerk at the grocery store. She is very friendly and asks you about your summer break so far.
What is a stranger?
Someone says, "Give someone the benefit of the doubt" What do they mean?
Trust what someone says
Marissa is biting at her fingernails before the science test.
How might she feel?
What can you do?
You can wish her luck or say something encouraging.
sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
disappointment
Act it out!
Start a conversation with someone about your favorite kind of music
"Have you heard the new ____ song?"
"What kind of music do you like?"
An older sister of a classmate of yours.
What is an acquaintance?
Someone says, "Let someone off the hook", What do they mean?
To not hold someone responsible for something
Your friend is mad at you when you couldn’t come to
their birthday party.
What is your friend’s point of view? What can you do?
She might feel upset that you couldn't spend time on her special day.
You can apologize and offer to make it up to her by celebrating another time you are both available.
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
embarrassment
Christine is telling Lisa about her weekend. Lisa is
looking away. How might that make Christine feel?
What can she do?
Christine might feel offended that Lisa appears disinterested in what she has to say.
Christine might feel annoyed or sad that Lisa isn't paying attention to her.
Christine can ask Lisa if she's okay.
Christine can change the topic.