Phone Safety
How can you keep people off of your phone?
Having a password, putting it in your pocket or a bag
Give an example of an expected behavior when texting someone for the first time.
Hi this is...
Always start with a greeting and who you are.
What do you do if a random number sends you a link?
Delete the message or block the number!
NEVER click on the link!
What might someone think if you ignore their text message?
That something is wrong or you don't want to talk to them.
LOL
laugh out loud
You should always answer a number you don't know. True or False
Yelling; excitement
You should think about your message and reread it before sending. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
What should you also do before sending a text?
Read over your message, make sure your message is clear and something you feel comfortable sharing.
ROFL
rolling on the floor laughing
If someone sends you something that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsure, who should you tell?
You should tell your parents or a trusted adult.
If you text/call someone and they don't respond, should you text/call them 3 more times or until they respond?
NO; they are probably busy and not able to answer their phone
What information is considered your "personal information"?
Full name; address; date of birth; phone number; school/work name; personal pictures; passwords and passcodes for devices
What can you use to show how you feel over text?
Punctuation/Emojis
WYD
what are you doing
What should you do if you get a text message from an unknown number?
Ask your parent/guardian if its someone you don't know; you should block the number.
Give 3 things you should NEVER share on social media or with a stranger.
Where you live, your phone number, where you work (PRIVATE information)
Should you share someone else's phone number with a friend?
NO! You have to ask for permission! A persons phone number is private and they might not want you to share
Messages should be LONG and LENGTHY with a lot of information. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE: messages should be SHORT and SWEET; get to the point :)
SMH
shaking my head
Name 3 benefits of having a phone.
Can look up information on the internet; play games; look up entertainment (videos, movies); connect with people; take photos and videos
Someone keeps calling you and texting you. You've told them that they're making you feel uncomfortable and they still wont stop. What should you do?
You should ALWAYS ask for permission before sending/posting about someone else (messages/photos/videos). TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE; you should not post or send things about other people without asking them first
It is NOT easy to understand and not professional, so this is INFORMAL.
IMO
in my opinion