Scenarios
What should you do when someone keeps talking over you?
Kindly say, "hey it is my turn, please wait"
Why is it good to trade open-ended questions?
Open-ended questions allow for longer answers that help flow the conversation more.
(Ex: What is your favorite food? What do you like to do for fun?)
What does it mean when I say that a relationship is two-way?
Talking back and forth with another person; having a conversation in which everyone gets a turn; form of communication
Your friend is talking about how they went shopping over the weekend. What are some things you could say in response to continue the conversation?
No right or wrong answer here but some examples include:
"What stores did you go to"
"What did you get at the store?"
If you like shopping, you can express your interest in the same thing. Then the peer could take a turn and ask you what your favorite store is to carry the conversation. This allows you learn more about your peer and find a common interest.
If you do not like shopping, you could ask additional questions like what else did you do this weekend?
Name 3 things you could do if someone expresses they are upset, angry, or frustrated.
Cheer them up, ask them if they need to talk, do something nice for them
What if a class is having a conversation on an appropriate topic that you do not want to talk about?
You do not have to engage in the conversation and could kindly change the subject when it is appropriate.
What is conversation etiquette?
Using manners when speaking to another person, listening to person, and responding to them when it is appropriate.
What are some things you could talk about with a peer to trade information?
No right or wrong answer:
Could trade information about interests, likes, dislikes, favorite food, their day, pets, etc.
A friend in class says they love music. What are some things you could say in response continue the conversation?
No right or wrong answer:
-"What kind of music did you listen to?"
Wait for their answer and see whether you like the same music or you rather listen to other types of music (and you could tell them if you do or do not).
-"What is your favorite song? Favorite artist?"
Is it important to consider the feelings of others when you become angry? True or false?
Yes it is important to recognize how your anger will make the other person feel. It may stop a person from acting out.
What could you say to a peer who asks you for your phone number or email?
No thank you, I do not want to exchange contact information.
Remember, if you do give out your contact information, you cannot take it back.
What are some characteristics of unhealthy relationships?
-You feel upset by them.
-The relationship is one-sided, which means you may be putting more effort into staying friends with them than they are.
-You feel you can not be your true self.
-You feel there is not much respect for your opinions during conversations.
-You do not talk often.
Why is it important to ask your peer about him or herself?
So you can learn about what they like to do for fun, what they are interested in so you can find common interests to develop a friendship.
When you are feeling agitated or frustrated in class, what should you do?
Address how you are feeling, either saying it to yourself or another person. Then, if you need to take a break, know that it is okay to do so, and cope with your feelings in those moments. This could be doing a deep breathing exercise or write or draw out how you are feeling.
Name 3 examples of positive things you can say to someone.
Give a compliment, speak in a calm voice, be kind
A peer keeps saying, "your answer is wrong" during a trivia game. What should you say in response?
One could say, "be kind; we are working as a team to solve the answers"
What are positive strategies to help maintain a healthy relationship with another person?
Being there for support, see how they are doing, engaging in activities that you both like, encourage each other to do their best, building trust, and having fun!
True or false: Anger is an emotion that everyone feels at some point
What is True
What should you NOT say to peers when you are angry or agitated?
"Stop talking" anything that is not kind or not appropriate.
Your two friends are arguing, what is the best thing you can do?
Try to not intervene and if a staff member is not nearby, then seek for someone to attend to the argument is best thing to do.
What could you say or do instead of saying "I give up!" during a game?
Express you are having a difficult time; ask for help; take a minute to breathe or stretch your body if you need to (or whatever helps you to feel calm).
What are some characteristics of a healthy relationship?
-Learning about the other person and respecting what is important to them.
-You can count on each other to be there for you (trust).
-Being honest about thoughts and feelings.
-Listening and communicating with each other.
Why is it important to answer your own question that you just asked your peer?
So they can learn about your likes, interests, and hobbies.
What should you do if someone is upsetting you?
Example: Kindly address them and say "you are upsetting me, please stop" or something along those lines.
When a friend refuses your help with something, what can you do?
Say 'okay' and wait some time before asking them again. You could also express you are here for them, just so they know that they can talk to you when they are ready to.