Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True. Greeting someone makes them feel cared for and is a polite thing to do.
True or false: Fingernails grow faster than toenails.
True
If you want to start a conversation, what is a good topic to start with?
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What makes someone a friend?
Someone that you like spending time with and likes spending time with you. You usually have something in common or like/dislike the same things
True or False: It is ok to give your personal information to someone that you just met on social media or an online gaming site.
False. Never give out your personal information
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.
List three ways you can be a good friend.
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True or False: If someone is talking, it is ok to interrupt them.
False. Wait until they are done speaking.
Name 3 characteristics of good social skills.
Eye contact, active listening, sharing the conversation, Asking for help, Being a good friend, Communicating Clearly, Conflict resolution, encouraging others, following direction, taking turns, using good manners, patiently waits turn, thinking before speaking, respecting personal space, resisting peer pressure
True or false: When playing cards or a board game, it is alright to scream and yell when you lose.
False. It's okay to feel angry inside, but not okay to scream. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner. Remember it is just a game and it's important to use your good sportsmanship-like conduct.
True or False: It is OK to take other people's things without them knowing.
False: You should always ask if you can use something that doesn't belong to you.
True or False: It is okay to make noises and be disruptive to the group even after being asked to stop.
What is FALSE. You need to respect everyone.
True or false: If you don't like someone, you should tell them.
False. It is never acceptable to tell someone you don't like them.
Poor eye contact, lack of empathy, difficulty expressing emotions, not recognizing nonverbal cues, interrupting others, struggling with conversation, negative body language, interrupting others, not willing to take turns or share conversations
True or false: It is okay to ask someone you don't know well for personal information?
False. It's ok to share personal information with people important and close to you.
When I talk about Taylor Swift with my friends, it's okay to keep talking about Taylor Swift, even if they are not responding.
You can say up to 3 things about a subject and if your friend doesn't respond, you need to change the subject.
Challenge: try this now.
If someone at PSR has upset me by something they have said or done, what should I do?
If you are comfortable, you can tell the person what bothers you or you can talk about it with staff.
True or False: When you are having a conversation, you should make sure your body is facing the opposite direction.
False. Face the person you are talking to
Give an example of how you managed emotions when experiencing conflict.
True or false: If I am having a bad day, it is okay for me to not talk to people. I can just ignore people when they are talking to me.
False. If you are having a bad day, you should use learned coping skills, talk with a friend, or staff.
Is it okay to burp out loud around other people?
No. It is not polite. If you do need to burp, cover your mouth and say, "Excuse me".
If you are having a bad day or are upset, what are three things you can do to help yourself?
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If someone is upset what is something you can say to them?
You can tell them you are sorry they are sad, you can ask what can you do to help, and/or you can tell a staff.
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What are 2 reasons that you shouldn't respond to all friend requests on social media?
You can be scammed or your identity can be stolen.
*You should never add people you do not know on social media. This can place you at risk of being harmed or targeted.