Social Situations
You accidentally bump into someone in the hallway. What should you say?
Excuse me or I'm sorry
A classmate shares exciting news. What is an appropriate response?
Say that's great and that's awesome!
Your friend loses a game and looks sad. How might they be feeling?
Say it's ok maybe next time!
Two people want to use the same computer. What is a fair solution?
Take turns and use a timer
Your friend looks upset but hasn’t said anything. What could you do?
Are you ok? Do you want to talk about it?
Someone gives you a gift you don’t really like. What should you say?
Say thank you
Someone is smiling and laughing. What does this usually tell you?
They are having a good time and they are happy.
Someone says something that hurts your feelings. What could you do?
Calmly tell them how you feel?
You want to join a group already talking. What’s a polite way to enter the conversation?
Wait for a pause in the conversation and make a related comment.
Your friend says something you don’t understand. What can you say?
Can you explain that?” or “I don’t understand”?
Your classmate keeps interrupting. What might they not realize?
That you are talking
You don’t understand the rules of a game. What should you do?
ask for clarification or help
Someone is talking while you are talking. What is the best response?
Wait for them to stop and ask them to politely stop interrupting.
You need help during class. What is a polite way to ask?
Say can you please help me?
How might a teacher feel if students are talking during instructions?
They are not listening
A friend breaks a rule and asks you not to tell. What is a good choice?
making a safe and honest choice, such as telling an adult
You forgot your homework. How should you explain this to your teacher?
Say I'm sorry and explain that you will turn it in the next day.
You disagree with someone’s opinion. How can you respond respectfully?
Say "I see it differently” or “I respectfully disagree"
Why is it important to think about how others feel before speaking?
To avoid hurting their feelings and keep a positive relationship
You are feeling very angry in class. What is an appropriate way to handle it?
Use a calm strategy like deep breathing or ask for a break