Impacting Others
You forgot your friend's birthday...How might they feel?
Sad, angry, disappointed, etc.
Someone suddenly starts yelling at you. What might that tell you?
They are mad, frustrated, etc.
You have a funny story to tell but the person across from you has their arms crossed and is turning their body away from you, what should you do?
Hold off on the story, they look upset.
Someone trips and falls down and another person laughs at them...How what might the person who fell be thinking/feeling? What might the person laughing be thinking/feeling?
The person who fell might be hurt, embarrassed, or upset that they are being that at. The person that is laughing probably thought it was funny that they fell.
What are some ways people might express happiness?
Laughing, smiling, cheering, etc.
You have been very busy and have not texted your friend back all weekend...How might they feel?
Sad, ignored, angry, etc.
Someone says, “I’m sorry,” in a quiet voice. What might that tell you?
They might feel sad, bad, guilty, etc.
You notice your friend is crying. You have exciting news about your trip. What should you do first?
Try and comfort your friend, ask if they're okay, etc.
One team wins their championship game while the other loses...How might the winners feel? How might the losers feel?
The winner might feel happy, accomplished, etc. The losers might feel sad, disappointed, etc.
What are some ways people might express sadness?
Frowning, crying, quiet voice, little to no eye contact, etc.
My sister is telling a story and I keep accidentally interrupting her...How might she feel?
Sad, annoyed, frustrated, not listened to, etc.
Someone says, “I guess…” before answering a question. What might that tell you?
They might feel unsure, doubtful, nervous,etc.
While listening to a presentation, someone next to you keeps sighing and checking their phone...What might they be thinking?
Bored, stressed, impatient, needing to leave soon, etc.
A parent is arguing with their kid going to bed when they don't want to...What might the parent be thinking/feeling? What might the kid be thinking/feeling?
The parent might frustrated and just want their kid to get enough sleep to feel good in the morning, while the kid might be upset that they can't stay up later and have fun.
What are some ways people might express boredom?
Yawning, sighing, not paying attention, head in hand, slouched body, etc.
You thank a stranger for holding the door for you...How might they feel?
Happy, appreciated, etc.
A friend says, “It’s fine,” but quickly changes the subject. What might they be feeling?
They might actually be hurt, uncomfortable, or not ready to talk about it.
Your friend studied for a test and failed but you passed, what should you do?
Comfort your friend and celebrate later.
The teacher gives homework over the weekend to the students...What might the teacher feel/think and what might the students feel/think?
The teacher might feel that the homework will be helpful for the students to practice and get better.
The students might feel annoyed that they have to do homework instead of enjoy their weekend.
What are some ways people might express disgust?
Wrinkling nose, turning away, saying "yuck", etc.
You apologize after hurting someone's feelings...How might they feel?
Happy, understood, respected, etc.
A friend says, “WOW, great job…” after you drop something, but they roll their eyes. What might that tell you?
They might be using sarcasm. They may feel annoyed or frustrated.
Your class is very quiet and focused during a test. You are the first person to finish, what should you do?
Stay quiet so the rest of the class can focus and finish.
There is someone that is speeding and cuts off another person driving...What might the person speeding/cutting off be thinking/feeling? What might the person who got cut off be thinking/feeling?
The person speeding/cutting might be running late for something, have an emergency, etc and is trying to get there as fast as possible. While the person that was cut off may be annoyed that they were cut off from someone not driving safely.
What are some ways people might express nervousness/anxiety?
Fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, stuttering, sweating, etc.