Common Interests
Name a social activity where someone could go to meet someone if they like.... video games!
arcades
gaming conventions
gaming clubs
Two students in here love Taylor Swift- name one?
Katie
Ayeisha
You see this student reading comic books every day at lunch, and they love all things Japanese. What social group might they identify with? (table 4.1)
Comic book
Anime
Cosplay
Friendship is a ___________. You get to decide who to be friends with, and people get to decide if they want to be your friend.
CHOICE
Would it be appropriate to tell a "dumb blonde joke" to someone with blonde hair?
NO! This would be disrespectful and can be risky.
Name a social activity where someone could go to meet someone if they like....computers or technology
Take a computer class
hang out in the computer lab on campus
join a computer club
This student would love to visit Japan, and plays a game called Deathsmiles
Nathan!
This person loves all old things, is good at remembering facts, and knows everything about different wars that have taken place. What social group do you think they belong to? (Table 4.1)
History Buffs
What is one quality you look for in a good friend?
Answers vary
TRUE or FALSE, when you first meet someone, it's best to avoid jokes and be serious FIRST.
TRUE! You need to learn their sense of humor
Name a social activity where someone could go to meet someone if they like....Cars
Go to car shows
car museums
Take an auto shop course
This student loves to play Scrabble and watches Rick and Morty
Tim!
Whenever there is a break, you see this person on their computer. They know a lot of facts about different computer systems and technology. Which social groups might they belong to? (table 4.1)
Computer geeks
techies
IT
Robotics
What is one sign that someone might not be "friendship material"
lie, cheat, steal, bad influence, make you feel bad when they are around, etc.
TRUE or FALSE, your jokes may change depending on where you are, or who you are with.
TRUE! Your jokes at work are very different than jokes with friends.
Name a social activity where someone could go to meet someone if they like....music
Go to local concerts
join a band
take music classes
There are two students in here who said they love UNO. Name one!
Katie
Jake
This person is always quoting different actors and plays- they like to see plays at the local theatre. What social group might they belong to? (table 4.1)
Drama, theatre arts, chorus, etc
What is one sign that you have been "accepted" into a social group?
They talk to you, text you, call you, they ask for your contact info, etc.
What is it called when there is a special joke that you share with one or two people?
INSIDE jokes
Name a social activity where someone could go to meet someone if they like....cosplay or LARPing...
Comic book conventions
Infinity con or ComicCon
Costume/Sewing classes
Acting classes
This student enjoys puzzles and playing chess
Koal!
This person loves football, wears all the popular brands of clothes, and loves to attend sporting events at their school. What social groups might they belong to? (table 4.1)
Jocks, athletes, cheerleaders, preps, etc.
What is a sign you have NOT been accepted into a social group?
They do not seek you out to do things, they don't chat with you, they don't return texts or calls, etc.
Is it okay to tell jokes to your boss?
Depends! Talk about examples.