Health/Self Care
According to the Centers for Disease Control, how long should you wash your hands with soap and water for?
At least 20 seconds
Explain the importance of saving money.
Saving can give you freedom
Saving provides financial security
Saving means you can take calculated risks
True or False – It is good table manners to burp at the dining table. It demonstrates to your host that you enjoyed the food.
Bonus question: Name a country where burping after eating is considered a compliment to the host (+100 points)
False
China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India
Explain how posts on social media can affect you when applying for a job.
Social media posts could be used as a background check and can influence hiring decisions.
Once you post something you can never really delete it, so be careful of what you post.
How long does it take to get from here (FUMC) to the Outdoor Lab BY CAR?
(You may use google maps)
Depending on the time of day, it should be around 45 Minutes.
Why is good hygiene important and give at least 3 examples of how to practice it.
Good personal hygiene is important to keep your body healthy and safe from infection and illness.
Get regular dental cleanings, wash hands, wash face, bathe/shower, wash feet, clean nails, wash hair.
Describe how a debit card works. Mentions pros and cons about buying things with a debit card.
Purchases are deducted immediately from your checking account balance, meaning you cannot spend more than you have so you don't go into debt (unless overdrawn). Because you are not borrowing, you do not pay interest fees like you do on credit cards.
Debit card usage does not help build your credit score.
Give 6 examples of appropriate table manners.
1. Come to the table with clean hands and face. 2. Put your napkin on your lap. 3. Start eating when everyone else does—or when given the okay to start. 4. Stay seated and sit up straight. 5. Keep elbows (and other body parts!) off the table while eating. 6. Chew with your mouth closed and don’t talk until you’ve swallowed. 7. Don’t make bad comments about the food. 8. Say “Please pass the…” instead of reaching. 9. Chat with everyone at the table. 10. Ask to be excused when finished. 11. Thank your host or whoever prepared the meal. 12. Offer to help clear the table.
Describe how to make a good impression at a job interview.
Explain the benefits of regular car maintenance.
1. Increased longevity
2. Improved performance
3. Increased safety
4. Cost savings
5. Peace of mind
Name at least five activities that can help you manage stress.
1. Physical activity
2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Avoid unhealthy habits (drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, smoking, eating too much or using illegal substances).
4. Meditate
5. Laugh more
6. Connect with others
7. Assert yourself (learn to say no or be willing to delegate tasks)
8. Try yoga
9. Get enough sleep (7-9 hours)
10. Keep a journal
11. Get musical and be creative
Describe how a credit card works. Mentions pros and cons about buying things with a credit card.
Every time you pay for something with a credit card, you’re borrowing money from the card issuer to cover the purchase. You then have to pay that money back, either in full at the end of the month or over time.
Credit cards offer convenience, consumer protections and a quick way to build good credit, assuming you use them responsibly. Use them unwisely, and your credit can suffer, which affects your ability to borrow money in the future.
Explain the steps to doing your laundry
1. Separate clothes (Darks, Lights, Whites, Delicates, ect.)
2. Determine how much detergent to use. (The correct dosing is printed on every Tide detergent package)
3. Load the washing machine. Give your clothes enough room to tumble without wasting water.
4. Select the correct wash cycle and start the laundry. (Regular, Delicates, Cold, Warm, Hot)
Say 5 questions that you would ask during a job interview.
Explain the differences between leasing v.s. buying a car.
Buying a car means you borrow money from a bank and make monthly payments for some number of years. You build equity as you repay the principle until, by the end of the loan, the car is all yours.
With a lease, buyers make monthly payments to drive a new car for a set term. That payment is often less than the monthly cost of financing a new vehicle, but buyers must return the car at the end of the lease term.
What is Health Insurance and why is it important?
A contract between you and a health insurance company. It provides you with financial protection in case you have an accident or illness.
Explain what is required to open a bank account
Explain the steps required to iron clothes.
1. Prepare Your Iron
2. Turn Garments Inside Out
3. Begin Ironing
4. Smooth out wrinkles
5. Use steam
6. Hang and fold
You are at a job interview. The interviewer asks, "What is your biggest weakness?"
How would you respond? Take 30 seconds to come up with a response. The scoutmasters will decide if it was a good enough response.
Explain what to do if you are involved in a car accident.
1. Check yourself for any injuries from the accident
2. Check the well-being of your passengers
3. Get to safety/call 911. Wait for help
4. Exchange information with the other driver
5. Document the car accident
6. Notify your insurer and start the claims process
7. Notify the DMV if necessary
Describe the steps to make a doctor’s appointment.
1. Locate a clinic/doctor.
2. Know if you have health insurance.
3. Call the clinic or doctor’s office.
4. Make an appointment time that works for you.
5. Come prepared and bring your important documents.
6. Come early to the appointment.
Explain what online bill pay is and compare the pros and cons of paying your bills online.
An online bill pay is a standard service offered by banks and credit unions. It allows customers to set up one-time or automatic payments to various providers. Online bill pay is free to use, and most banks guarantee on-time delivery.
As a group, demonstrate to the Troop how you would all formally introduce yourselves as if it was the first time you all were meeting (at a work event).
Introduce yourself to new acquaintances with a handshake and a smile. Then, offer your name and ask for theirs. At professional events, give your name along with a quick description of your work. Ask the other person a question about their work to establish a connection.
Scenario: You just tried calling the doctor's office but no one responded. You'll have to leave a voicemail.
Take 30 seconds to plan/write a voicemail. When 30 seconds is up, read your voicemail out loud to the Troop. The scoutmasters will decide if it was good enough to receive 500 points...
In a good voicemail you...
1. Identify yourself
2. Leave your phone number
3. State you business (Doctor appointment). Make it brief.
4. Pose a specific question or request.
5. Restate your name and contact information.
Describe the steps on jumpstarting a car battery
Park the vehicle with a good battery in front of the one that needs a jump-start. Turn the ignition off and engage the parking brake on both cars.
Open the hoods on both cars. Locate the batteries and remove the plastic hoods covering the battery terminals, if needed.
Identify the positive and negative terminals and connect the booster cables:
First, attach a RED clamp to the positive terminal (+) on the DEAD battery.
Next, attach the RED clamp from the other end of the cables to the positive terminal (+) on the BOOSTER battery.
Then, attach the BLACK clamp to the negative terminal (–) on the BOOSTER battery.
Lastly, attach the BLACK clamp to an unpainted metal part on the engine of the car with the DEAD battery. You can look for a bolt or bracket, although most models have a grounding bolt marked with a (–) placed solely for this purpose.
Start the engine of the car with the good battery.
Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order and drive for at least 20 minutes while the alternator charges the battery.