Nonverbal Language
If you are talking to someone and they are leaning away or stepping back, what might that mean?
You are standing too close or invading their personal space.
Your friend got a haircut and you think it looks bad. What do you do?
Think it. If they ask you, you can say something like, "I liked your old hairstyle better, but what's important is that you like it!"
One of your classmates is spreading rumors about another student. You should...
Ignore the rumor. Do not spread it by telling anyone else. Tell the other student.
A classmate calls you a name that you do not like. You should...
Tell them it hurts your feelings and you don't like to be called that name.
What should you say if you burp, yawn, fart, interrupt a conversation, bump into someone, etc.?
Excuse me.
False. Sometimes, eye contact is uncomfortable. Let them know you are listening in other ways!
You are eating lunch with a friend and notice they have food still in their teeth when they are finished.
Say it. Politely tell them they have something in their teeth and tell them where so they can get it out.
Students are making rude faces and gestures behind the teachers back. Other students are laughing. You should...
Ignore them. Do not laugh or copy them.
You sit by someone in class who keeps picking on you. You should...
Ask the teacher if you can move seats. Explain to them why you want to move. Tell the other student to please leave you alone.
You see something really interesting or cool on someone else's desk. You should...
Tell them you think it's cool. Ask if you can check it out. (Hint: never grab or touch other people's things without asking first!)
True or False: If you walk around or back and forth while telling a story, it is easy for the other person to pay attention to what you are saying.
False. Constant movement can be distracting and make it difficult for the other person to understand you.
You had a weird thought enter your head about a classmate.
Think it. Telling them your weird thought will likely make them uncomfortable.
You are at the gas station and your friend tells you to put a candy bar in your pocket. You should...
Say "no". Walk out of the gas station without taking anything you did not pay for.
You have a friend over and you each want to play a different game. You should...
Rock paper scissors for which game to play first. Play the game your friend wants to play because they are your guest.
Someone else is talking, but you have something you really want to say. You should...
Wait until they are finished and then say what you were thinking.
When waving hello or goodbye to a friend, about how long should that interaction last?
Only a few seconds. Any longer can feel awkward.
Your friend made cookies for their birthday, and you don't think they taste as good as the ones your mom makes.
Think it. Telling your friend their cookies aren't as good will hurt their feelings.
A classmate says they will give you money if you do their homework assignment. You should...
Say "no" and tell them that is cheating.
A classmate keeps bumping into you in the hallway on purpose. You should...
Ask them to stop. If they don't, find a trusted adult to tell.
Your underwear is bothering you. You should...
Go to the bathroom to adjust them.
You are telling a peer about something you think is super interesting. The other person is looking away and giving short answers. What might be happening?
You are losing their interest. Your story might be too long or you might be talking about something that does not interest them.
Your friend has new shoes that you really like.
Say it. Complimenting people is a kind thing to do!
A popular student asks you to do something you know is wrong. They keep telling you it's the cool thing to do. You should...
Walk away. Tell them you are not interested. Tell a trusted adult if they keep bothering you.
You are working on a class project and another student keeps talking loudly and making distracting noises. You should...
Ask them to please talk more quietly. Tell them it is hard for you to focus when it is loud.
The phone rings and you answer it. What do you do after you answer the call?
Say hello or tell them who is answering.