Friends
You tell your friend, "Hey, I know you love that song, but can you quit talking about it all the time?" How will your friend feel? How could say that nicely?
They will have their feelings hurt. You could say, "I know you like that song, but could we talk about something else?"
You mom asks you to put your clothes away, but you keep watching your favorite movie instead. How will she feel? What should you do?
She will be disappointed that your aren't listening to her. You should pause your movie, put your clothes away, and then, go back to watching your movie.
Your teacher says, "Class, please quit talking and focus on what we are doing." How are they feeling? What can you do?
They are feeling frustrated. You can quiet down and pay attention.
Your boss asks you to finish stocking some shelves in the canned goods aisle. You get distracted and move to the fruits and vegetables before finishing the canned goods. How will your boss feel if you didn't finish stocking the canned goods?
They might be upset that you didn't finish your first task, and they might ask you to go back to finish the canned goods before moving on to the fruits and vegetables.
You ask a stranger for help in the grocery store. They help you find the item that you needed. How will they feel helping you out?
They will likely be pleased or proud of themselves that they could help you out.
Your friend is trying to talk to you about the new movie they saw this past weekend. You ignore them and keep listening to a song on your chromebook. How will they feel? What should you have done?
They will feel sad or upset that you aren't paying attention to them. If someone seems excited about something, you should be a good friend and pay attention.
You say to your brother, "Great job at the soccer game, even if you didn't score any goals." How will he feel? What could you have said?
He could think you are making fun of him for not scoring a goal, even if you thought you were being encouraging. You should have just said, "Great job at the soccer game!"
You raise your hand and start answering a question without being called on. How will your teacher feel? What should you do?
The teacher might feel annoyed. You should wait to be called on before you start talking.
Your boss asks you to hang up the shirts, put out all the new purses and to organize the jewelry rack. You finish all 3 tasks quickly and start helping at the register. How will your boss feel?
They will happy that you worked to quickly and that you could then help them at the register.
A stranger drops the cans of fruit that they are buying at the store. You help to pick them up. How will they feel?
They will feel grateful that you helped them out.
A friend calls you on the phone to tell you their dog died. You say, "I am so sorry this happened. I know you must feel really sad." How will they feel?
They will feel like you care about them and their feelings.
You go to your cousin's house, turn on the TV and put on your favorite show. You don't even ask them what they would like to watch. How will they feel? How should you have handled that situation?
They might be a little annoyed or surprised by your actions. You should ask if you can watch TV, and then, ask if you can watch your favorite show.
Your teacher asks you to finish your work by 10:30, and then, they ask you to clean up your space. You finish everything by 10:25 and get your space cleaned up by 10:30. How will your teacher feel?
They will feel proud of you for staying on task and getting everything done on time.
You are asked to clean the tables and chairs at work. It is not your usual job, but you do it anyway because your boss asked you to help out. How will your boss feel?
They will be glad that you are a team player, and you are pitching in to do a task that they need help getting done.
You bump into a stranger walking down the sidewalk in the park. You immediately apologize and say, "I'm sorry!" How will the stranger feel?
They will think you are polite and say, "No problem!"
Your best friend wants to go with you to the mall on Saturday, but you already have plans with your family. You tell them you can't go with them, but maybe you can pick another day to go to the mall. How will your best friend feel?
They will be glad that you are honest with them and want to go to the mall on a different day.
You start eating dinner and say, "I hate this pork chop and green beans. Why did you make these, Mom? They taste terrible." How do you think your mom will feel? What could you have said?
Mom will feel sad and upset because she spent a lot of time making dinner. You could have said, "I really don't care for pork chops, Mom. Could I make myself a sandwich to eat instead?"
Your teacher gets to school late because of a traffic accident. Your teaching assistant asks you to do your morning work, and you get to work right away. How will your teacher feel when they arrive, and you are working quietly at your seat?
They will be pleased and happy that you followed directions and got to work right away.
Your boss is having a very busy day at work. There are many customers, and they are training 2 new employees. How do you think they are feeling, and what can you do to help them?
They are feeling stressed out and a little anxious. You could make sure you're helping at work and doing some extra tasks to help out.
You start yelling at your sibling while you are in line to pay for your items at the grocery store. You are mad because she is touching you and bothering you. How will the stranger in front of you in line feel about you yelling?
They will probably be annoyed or upset. You should apologize and use a quiet voice and ask your sibling to stop bothering you.
On Sunday, you go for a walk with your friends and one of them trips and falls. You start laughing and asking them if they have 2 left feet, before you help them up. How will they feel? What should you have done?
They will be upset that you are teasing or making fun of them by laughing, even if you are trying to joke about it to make them feel better. You should check to see if they are hurt before you make a joke.
Your sibling comes home from school, and they tell you that they got a bad grade on a test. They start to cry. How are they feeling? What can you do or say to them?
They are feeling sad and upset. You could give them a hug and tell them to ask the teacher if they can redo their test.
Your teacher is looking a little down today. Also, they have a quiet voice. The teacher tells the class that their cat died last night. How is your teaching feeling? What could you say or do for them?
They are feeling sad. You could say, "I understand why you are feeling so sad today. I hope you feel better soon." Also, you could make them a card.
You have called in sick to work 3 Fridays in a row. How do you think your boss is feeling about these absences? What might you say to them?
They may think you're not really sick and may be annoyed. If you have truly been sick, you should bring them a doctor's note.
You walk up to the counter at the post office. The postal worker says, "Hello, how may I help you?" You stand there saying nothing. How will the postal worker feel when you do that? What should you do or say?
They will feel awkward because you aren't talking to them and asking them for what you need. You should greet them and ask for stamps or how to mail your package.