Social Skills
3 basic phrases often used in manners are...
A.) Now!, Whatever, Go away!
OR
B.) Please, thank-you, you're welcome
B.) Please, thank-you, you're welcome
True or False:
You can wear clothes with rips and stains on them to work.
A.) True
OR
B.) False
B.) False
Unless you work at a job where your boss says it's okay (i.e., mechanic, garbage man, etc.), you should always follow the dress code for your work place.
Who can see your social media(i.e., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc?
A.) Only those you have added
OR
B.) Everyone and anyone (unless you changed your privacy settings)
B.) Everyone and anyone (unless you changed your privacy settings)
True or False:
Babysitting involves working with children.
A.) True
OR
B.) False
A.) True
Also, teaching/day-care worker/librarian/swimming instructor all involve working with children.
If the phone is ringing and you don't recognize the number, what do you do?
A.) Answer and say, "Hello?"
OR
B.) Don't answer it and let it go to voicemail or the answering machine
B.) Don't answer it and let it go to voicemail or the answering machine
Which phrase is an expected response to someone saying "Good morning" to you.
A.) Say, "Good morning" back
OR
B.) Say, "Yeah, whatever"
A.) Say, "Good morning" back
An example of a profession that requires a uniform is...
A.) Working at McDonalds
OR
B.) Being a teacher
A.) McDonalds
Other examples of people who wear uniforms are those who work at fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants, gas stations, police officers, paramedic, doctor, nurse, chef, firefighter, etc.
True or False:
You should post rude/inappropriate words or pictures on your Facebook profile.
A.) True
OR
B.) False
B.) False
You can be blocked from posting information on Facebook if someone reports something they saw on your Facebook account.
A job where you would fold clothes or organize accessories is working at...
A.) Wal-Mart
OR
B.) Dentist office
A.) Wal-Mart
What are you practicing when you keep a reasonable distance away from other people so everyone feels comfortable?
A.) Watching your back
OR
B.) Personal space
B.) Personal space
Remember: Personal space is an arm's length away from people. This makes others feel comfortable when they are around us and not "smothered".
What should you do when someone says, "What are you looking at?"
A.) Say, "Nothing much"
OR
B.) Say, "I was wondering if you'd like to play a game with me."
B.) Say, "I was wondering if you'd like to play a game with me."
Where should you wear dressy clothes?
A.) Wedding, an interview, church
OR
B.) At the movies, grocery shopping, filling your car with gas
A.) Wedding, an interview, church
2 different types of social media are...
A.) Snapchat and TikTok
OR
B.) Email and pictures that are on your phone only
A.) Snapchat and TikTok
A job that requires math is...
A.) Dog groomer
OR
B.) Cashier
B.) Cashier
Also, working in construction/math teacher/scientist/mechanic all involve math skills.
What is the last step to making a ham sandwich?
A.) Put on the second slice of bread to close the sandwich
OR
B.) Put on mayonnaise or mustard
A.) Put the bread on top
The expected steps include:
1.) Get two slices of bread
2.) Put on the mayo and/or mustard
3.) Spread the mayo or mustard with a knife
4.) Put on the ham
5.) Put any veggies or cheese on, if you want
6.) Put on the second slice of bread to close the sandwich
NOTE: An alternative last step is to cut the sandwich into two pieces; although, some people leave the sandwich whole.
How can you tell if someone is not interested in talking?
A.) The might not look at you, their responses may be short, or they may use a bored tone of voice.
OR
B.) They look you directly in the eye, respond with long answers, and use an excited tone of voice.
A.) The might not look at you, their responses may be short, or they may use a bored tone of voice.
What is the reason for safety equipment at a job like a construction?
A.) Safety equipment?! That's for wimps!
OR
B.) To prevent you from getting hurt
B.) To prevent you from getting hurt
Safety equipment is used to prevent physical issues like cuts, bumps, bruises and breakages. If you forget it you might not be able to work that day, or can borrow some, but can get written up for it.
Why wouldn't you post negative or super personal feelings on social media
Because people might not understand what you are trying to say/do.
People might worry
Once it's out there, you can't take it back!
A place, besides a restaurant, that you might find someone working in a kitchen is...
A.) Doctor's office
OR
B.) School cafeteria
B.) School cafeteria
Also, you will find people working in a kitchen at a hospital, a food court (a bunch of fast food places in a mall), and at home
What is an example of a question that can start a conversation?
A.) How old are you?
OR
B.) What did you do this weekend?
B.) What did you do this weekend?
You could also ask:
Where do you like to go out to eat?
What did you think of the baseball/hockey/football/soccer game last night?
Did you see the music awards last night?
Do you like all the hot/cold weather we are getting?
Why is it usually important to do things in order?
A.) It isn't important to things in order
OR
B.) Because if you skip a step, the rest might come out wrong or you won't be able to finish.
B.) Because if you skip a step, the rest might come out wrong or you won't be able to finish.
What you would need to wear to be dressed appropriately for working at a bank?
A.) Ripped jeans, a stained t-shirt and smelly sneakers
OR
B.) Dress pants/skirt, blouse/dress shirt, and tie/close-toed shoes
B.) Dress pants/skirt, blouse/dress shirt, and tie/close-toed shoes
True or False:
You should stay off (not look at) social media when you are at school or work (unless it is during your break time).
A.) True
OR
B.) False
A.) True
It is not expected behavior at school or work that students and employees are checking their social media during school/work hours. Employees can be disciplined for doing so at work and students can have their phones taken away by teachers.
True or False:
You can search for a job online.
A.) True
OR
B.) False
A.) True
You can also search for a job when entering a building/mall and looking at the bulletin board, by asking friends and family if they know of any jobs, or look in a newspaper.
One way you can tell if food has gone bad is...
A.) It smells delicious
OR
B.) It has white/green spots on it (mold)
B.) It has white/green spots on it (mold)
You can also:
Check if the expiration date has passed, if it smells weird, is unusually chunky, or has an unusual liquid coming out of it.