Get Togethers
Who should chose the activity when having a get together?
Guest
What do you say at the end of a game?
good game
What's the most important step to follow when someone teases you?
Act like it doesn't bother you
You see a group that you want to join. How do you know what they are talking about?
Listen from a distance
If you get in an argument with a friend, should you stop being friends?
NO! Disagreements happen sometimes and working through them can make friendships stronger.
About what percentage of the time should you trade information at a get together?
50%
If you win a game, what should you do?
Be a good winner and act like it wasn't a big deal
What's a good comeback when you get teased?
Whatever
Big deal
Like I care
Anyway
What if the group you want to join is talking about something that you don't know about or can't chat about? Should you join the conversation?
NO!
Should you apologize if you didn't do anything wrong?
Yes, you can apologize for the feelings/situation.
EX: I'm sorry that you are upset. I'm sorry this happened.
What are the 5 W's for planning a get together?
Who, What, Where, When, How
If you lose a game, what should you do?
Don't be a sore loser. Act like it wasn't a big deal.
How should you deliver a comeback?
Sound bored or have attitude
Give a nonverbal comeback (roll eyes, shrug shoulders, shake head)
If you and a friend like the same things, what is that called?
Common interests
What are the steps for handling an argument (3/6 or more counts as correct)
1. Keep your cool
2. Listen to the other person
3. Repeat what they said "It sounds like"
4. Explain your side
5. Say your sorry
6. Try to solve the proble,
How do you end a get together? What are the steps? (must get at least 3 of 6 steps)
1. Wait for a pause 2. Give a cover story for leaving 3. Walk your friend to the door 4. Thank your friend for getting together 5. Tell your friend you had a good time 6. Say goodbye/see you later
If your friend is doing well in a game, what should you do?
praise them (say something like "nice one" or give a high five)
After you deliver a few comebacks what should you do?
Walk away
According to our PEERS lessons, do you introduce yourself first or last when striking up a conversation with a new person?
LAST
Your friend says, “You never listen to me!” Give an example of how you could respond.
Repeat what they said: "It sounds like you feel like I don’t listen to you.” or "It sounds like you're upset with me."
What's a good cover story for ending a get together?
"I have to go soon"
"I have to start my homework now"
"It's getting late"
"I have another engagement"
What if you don't want to play a game anymore but everyone else at the get together does?
Suggest a change, but go with the flow in the moment.
Remember friendship is a choice and you can choose to not hang out if your friend shows a pattern of not being considerate
Who should you not use teasing comebacks on?
Physically aggressive people and adults
How do you assess interest and determine if the group wants to talk to you or likes talking with you?
Look for clues like: Are they talking to me? Are they looking at me? Are they facing me? Are they closing or opening the circle?
How can you try to solve the problem when handing an argument?
-Tell them what you will do differently
- Ask them what they want you to do
- Suggest what you want them to do
- Keep your cool if you can't solve the problem