Life and social skills

Social/Roommate skills

100

True or False. When playing cards or a board game, it is perfectly alright to be angry when you lose.

Double Bonus: Name a techinque to cool down anger? 

False. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.

Listening to music, taking a walk, breathing deeply, taking a break 

200

I don't like the video game my friend suggested . So I will argue until I get my way.

You should politely say that you don't like a game and want to know what other games are available. Come to a comprimise. 

300

TRUE OR FALSE:  It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.

 

FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.

 

400

True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer

False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.

500

Your friend doesn't pick up their phone the first time you call. Should you call them back multiple times until they answer? 

No don't call someone's phone multiple times. Leave a Message or Wait for them to call you back 

Money

100

What can I do to save money on my electricity bill each month?

 

Turn off the lights and other electronics when you are not using them.

200

Is going to the movies a need or a want? 

 a Want. Only go to the movies if you can afford it. 

300

What Canadian coin has the Bluenose ship on it?

Double Bonus: Where is the Bluenose generally kept? 

Canadian dime 10 cent piece

Nova Scotia 

400

An employee of a bank who deals directly with most customers. In some places, this employee is known as a cashier.

Bank Teller 

500

If you put money in a savings account, you can earn ______ every month which is a earned percentage of what is in the bank

Double bonus: Name a Canadian Bank  

Interest (Money earned because the money is in the bank) 

Hygiene

100

I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.

 

Excuse me. Please don't laugh at others when burps happen it happens to everyone. 

200

Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____. 

Double Bonus How long should it take? 

 

Wash my hands with soap and water

20 seconds 

300

It's a hot summer day and I can smell my body odor. What can I do to prevent this?

 

1. Bath everyday before going out

2. Wear clean cloths that have just been washed 

3. Apply deodorant 

400

My friend has food on their teeth. I should just ignore it and let them go on with their day.

 

Depends - You want to be polite and a gentler reminder might suffice! I would do this privately. 

500

TRUE or FALSE It is okay to drink soda with every meal, as long as I don't eat as much that day.

Double bonus: Name an alternative to soda? 

FALSE. You should limit your soda intake and drink more water!!

Water, milk, juice, tea 

Housework/chores

100

You are helping to put the groceries away. Should you put cheese in the pantry or the refrigerator?

 

Refrigerator Cheese needs to stay cold to maintain its freshness. 

200

You want to microwave a frozen meal and it is wrapped in aluminum "tin" foil.  What should you do?

What is remove the tin foil before microwaving so you don't cause a fire. 

300

When cleaning a room should you vaccum first or last? 

Vaccum last so the vaccum picks up any dust or dirt that drops from the furniture and also any lint from the bed linens. 

400

How do you clean up a soda spill on a tiled floor? 

Get a rag or paper towels and wipe it up if it is small. Clean up right away to avoid a stain. Spray with floor clean and wipe away to get rid of the sticky feeling under your feet. 

500

You are looking for mac and cheese in the grocery store but cannot find it. What can you do?

Double Bonus: How much should an individual frozen mac and cheese dinner cost? 

Ask a grocery store worker, look at the aisle signs

$2.50 to $2.99 on sale. Do not buy if it's above $4.00 wait until it is on sale. 

Random

100

If someone you do not know emails you and asks for your Social Security number, what should you do?

Double bonus: what about requests for money or investments? 

delete or ignore the email. Tell your family or staff. 

Same answer

200

True or False: At work, it is okay to walk around the building when you're done with your work.

False - there is never a reason to walk around without a purpose.

300

Where do you look and what do you look for when you cross the street?

Cross at the street lights or crosswalk. Look both ways, for cars coming. Look for the little guy on the crossing signel. 

400

Name an upcoming holiday that celebrates Autumn and the fall harvest something we are all thankful for. 

Double bonus: Name a popular dish served in Canadian and American households 

Thanksgiving 

Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and more 

500

where does Harry Potter go to school? 

Double bonus: How many Harry Potter movies are there? 

Hogwarts School of Wizardy and witchcraft 

8 films