Social Skills
True or False:
It is okay to get in someone's personal space,
False
Getting into someone's space can make them feel uncomfortable.
What can you say to get someone's attention?
A.) Hey you!
OR
B.) Excuse me
B.) Excuse me
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say...
A.) Did you hear that?
OR
B.) Excuse me
B.) Excuse me
True or False:
It is okay to give my phone number to someone I meet at the grocery store?
False
You should never give your phone number to someone you don't know well.
When you make a phone call, the first thing you should say is...
A.) Yo
OR
B.) Hello/hi/It's ___/etc.
B.) Hello/hi/It's ___/etc.
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.
When you walk through door and someone is behind you, you should...
A.) Slam the door in their face
OR
B.) Hold the door open for them
B.) Hold the door open for them
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should...
A.) Wash my hands
OR
B.) Call my mom
A.) Wash my hands
True or False:
When playing a game, it is okay to be mad when you lose.
True
You can feel mad or upset when you lose a game. You should still be a good sport and thank the other people for playing.
The second thing you should state when making a phone call is...
A.) "This is [name]. May I speak/talk to ___, please?"
OR
B.) "My birthday is coming up."
A.) "This is [name]. May I speak/talk to ___, please?"
True or False:
When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should keep asking them over and over again 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.
True or False:
At School, after I finish an assignment, it is okay to sit at my desk and make lots of noise
False
This is distracting and impolite to my peers/classmates.
How often should I brush my teeth?
A.) Never
OR
B.) 1-2 times per day
B.) 1-2 times per day
You don't like the video game that your friend suggested. You should...
A.) Throw the game across the room
OR
B.) Suggest another one or take turns choosing
B.) Suggest another one or take turns choosing
If you dial the wrong number and someone answers the phone, you should...
A.) Hang up immediately
OR
B.) Say, "I'm sorry. I dialed the wrong number."
B.) Say, "I'm sorry. I dialed the wrong number."
True or False:
We are having a discussion about school in class but I am thinking about Yahtzee. I should start a discussion about Yahtzee.
False
That is an off topic discussion.
If someone is doing something that bothers me, I can say _____.
A.) Please stop, what you are doing is bothering me
OR
B.) STOP. RIGHT. NOW!
A.) Please stop, what you are doing is bothering me
I have to cough. What should I cough into?
A.) My best friend's face
OR
B.) My elbow or a napkin/tissue
B.) My elbow or a napkin/tissue
True or False:
If someone looks at me I should immediately stand up and yell out, "What are you looking at?"
False
Try to ignore the person looking at me or ask an adult for help.
Before ending a phone conversation, you should wait for...
A.) A pause in the conversation or the other person to finish talking
OR
B.) The moon to come out
A.) A pause in the conversation or the other person to finish talking
True or False:
I call a friend, but they don't answer the first time. I should either leave a message and wait for them to call back or text them.
True
A.) Scream, yell, and hit things or people
OR
B.) Take a break, take deep breaths, count to 10, go for a short walk, etc.
B.) Take a break, take deep breaths, count to 10, go for a short walk, etc.
When I sneeze, I should do it into my hand and then wipe it on my pants.
A.) Yes
OR
B.) No
B.) No
You should try to grab a tissue before, otherwise sneeze into your elbow and use germ gel or wash your hands after
If a stranger asks you to come to their car, do you go with them?
A.) No
OR
B.) Yes
A.) No.
It is never safe to go near a stranger's car or truck.
What is one way to end a phone call?
A.) "That's all the time I have."
B.) "I gotta go so I'll talk to you later."
OR
C.) "I'm bored. See ya."
B.) "I gotta go so I'll talk to you later."