Social Norms and Roles
When you stay quiet while others are working, this is called having______.
Respect
I am showing care for others
What can you say with words to show that you regret a decision?
You can say: "I was wrong" or "I am sorry" or "My bad!" or "I won't do this again".
When others ghost me, I think...
They may think. . .
What did I do wrong?
They are taking a break and it is not a big deal
You start screaming in the bathroom. Is this expected or unexpected behavior? What might others think?
Unexpected,
When I fall asleep in class I think I am showing....
Others may think....
That I am tired, I am bored
I am being rude, disrespectful, I am ignoring them
In what setting should you show these social norms?
1. Keep your hands to yourself
2. Sit in your seat
3. Raise your hand when you have a question
4. Follow teacher's directions
In a classroom.
What can you do to say you're sorry besides using your words?
-Writing a letter of apology
-Offering to "repair" what was wronged (if you broke something, trying to fix it)
-Asking the person what you can do
When others do not do their part in a group project, I think...
They may think
What is wrong with them? Why should I do their work for them?
It is not a big deal. They are just taking a break
A student is in class sitting quietly in her seat working on her assignment. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Expected
When I refuse to participate in my group, I am showing...
Others may think....
That I need a break, I am over it
I am being rude, I am not a team player, that I think the rules do not apply to me
Who is expected to show these social norms?
1. Be positive and patient
2. Praise the students
3. Be understanding
4. Help students learn
School staff/ teachers
While you are at a party, you take 3 pieces of cake before anyone else gets a piece. What might others be thinking of you?
They may think you are are rude!
You are only thinking of yourself and not others
You should have only taken one piece of cake to start with.
When others refuse to participate in class, I think...
They may think...
Why should I do all the work?
It is not a big deal, someone else will do the talking
A teenager is pulling all of the items off the shelf at the grocery store because they cannot find what they want. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected
When I tell people off, I think I am showing them....
Others may think....
That I am frustrated/upset
I have no self-control, I cannot manage my emotions, I am immature
What are social norms?
A set of behaviors that are expected for a certain place or with others.
If you lie a lot, what will people think of you?
They will think you are a liar. They will not trust you.
When other students are disrespectful to staff, I think. . .
They may think...
It is so cringe when people act that way
They are proving a point, they are telling others how they feel.
You start humming while another person is talking. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected.
When I show up to class with poor hygiene, I think I am showing....
Others may think....
That I do not care what others think of me.
That I do not care about myself.
That I am not putting in effort into my appearance
That they have to deal with your bad smells
When you are assigned to work in a group what is your responsibility to the group?
Help the team, do your job, contribute what you can
What is the BEST way to show you're truly sorry?
Being sorry is important, but the best apology is changed behavior!
When other classmates do not show concern for each other, I think...
They may think. . .
They are being selfish, self-absorbed, Me-thinkers
I have my own issues I need to worry about
When I have a big problem, I ignore advice from people who are trying to help. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected
When I curse at someone, I think I am showing....
Others may think....
frustration, anger
I am rude and do not respect others