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Liam invited most of his classmates to his birthday party, but he didn’t invite Jordan. Jordan found out about the party from friends and felt really hurt. In response, Jordan decided to throw his own party on the same day and invite everyone except Liam.
1. Talk to Liam and ask why he wasn’t invited. Maybe there was a misunderstanding.
2. Express his feelings calmly instead of purposefully planning a party on the same day and not invite Liam.
3. Plan his own gathering on a different day and invite whoever he wants, without excluding someone out of revenge.
Your friends want to watch a movie together, but everyone has a different opinion. Some want a comedy, others want an action movie, and no one can agree. You’ve been sitting there for 15 minutes without making a decision.
1. Vote on it – Have everyone suggest a movie, then take a quick vote to pick the most popular one.
2. Take turns – Decide that one person picks today, and someone else picks next time.
3. Find a compromise – Choose a movie that has a mix of genres (e.g., an action-comedy) so multiple people are happy.
Your friends made plans without you, and you feel left out. Now, they are inviting you to do something fun, but you’re still upset.
1. Be honest about your feelings – Calmly express that you feel hurt they didn’t include you earlier, but you’re open to joining them now.
2. Go anyway and enjoy the moment – You might still feel left out, but going could help you feel better by being included.
3. Take a moment for yourself first – If you’re still upset, let your friends know you need a little time to process, and then join them later.
You’re at a coffee shop with a friend, and you notice that your wallet has disappeared. You were sitting at a table, but it’s gone. Your friend insists they didn’t see anything happen, but you were only gone for a moment.
1. Retrace your steps – Think back to where you last saw your wallet. Was it at the table or when you went to the bathroom?
2. Check with staff – Ask the barista or staff if anyone has found or turned in a lost wallet.
3. Ask your friend to recall the moment – Did they see anything unusual or notice anyone walking by while you were away?
Ava, Mia, and Jake were assigned to work together on a school project. Ava and Mia decided to meet without Jake and made all the decisions without him. When Jake found out, he refused to do any work, so they would have to finish the entire project by themselves.
1. Speak up and let Ava and Mia know he wants to contribute.
2. Ask the teacher for guidance if the group isn’t cooperating.
3. Suggest dividing tasks fairly so everyone gets a say in the project.
You and your friends are at the park, but no one can decide what to play. Some want to play tag, others want to go on the swings, and one friend just wants to sit and talk. Everyone is getting frustrated.
1. Set a timer – Play each game for 10 minutes, then switch to another so everyone gets a turn.
2. Mix the activities – Combine games, like playing tag on the swings or adding rules that make it fun for all.
3. Let one person decide today, another tomorrow – Rotate decision-making to be fair over time.
You’re struggling with a difficult homework assignment and feeling really frustrated. Your sibling comes in and asks if you want to play a game with them.
1. Ask for a short break – Let your sibling know you’re frustrated but would love to play later after you finish a bit more homework.
2. Explain your frustration – Tell them how hard the homework is and ask for some help or advice if they can provide it.
3. Finish a task, then reward yourself – Promise yourself that after completing a small portion of your homework, you’ll join them for a game.
You bake a batch of cookies, leave them on the kitchen counter, and go to take a nap. When you wake up, half the cookies are gone, but no one has admitted to eating them.
1. Investigate the kitchen – Look for crumbs or evidence on the counter or nearby.
2. Ask family members – Ask each person if they had a cookie, especially if anyone was in the kitchen while you napped.
3. Check for the obvious culprits – If you have pets, maybe they sneaked a treat when you weren’t looking!
Owen sent a funny meme to his friends in a group chat, but no one responded. He felt ignored and upset, so he decided to leave the chat without saying anything.
1. Consider that people might be busy and not take it personally.
2. Send a follow-up message asking if they saw it.
3. Talk to his friends in person to make sure everything is okay.
Your family wants to play a board game together, but everyone suggests a different game. The discussion is going in circles, and no one is making a decision.
1. Draw from a hat – Write the game names on paper, randomly pick one, and play that.
2. Choose a shorter game first – Play a quick game, then decide if there’s time for another.
3. Create a tournament – Pick two games, play both, and see which one is the favorite for next time.
You had a rough, exhausting day at school, and when you get home, your parent asks you a bunch of questions about your day.
1. Keep it simple – Briefly mention your day and say you’re tired but will talk more when you have energy.
2. Be honest and ask for rest – Tell your parent you’re really drained, but you’ll share more about your day when you feel better.
3. Ask for some quiet time – Politely ask for a bit of personal space to relax, and then plan a time to talk later.
You’re at work and set your favorite pen down on your desk. When you return from a short meeting, it’s gone. You only left the room for 10 minutes, and your desk is the same, but the pen is nowhere to be found.
1. Check the area around your desk – Maybe it fell off or got pushed to the side.
2. Ask coworkers – See if anyone borrowed the pen or knows where it went.
3. Retrace your actions – Did you take the pen with you by mistake or leave it somewhere else?
Chloe and Emma always sat together at lunch. One day, Emma sat with a different group of friends, and Chloe felt left out. To get back at Emma, Chloe sat with a new group the next day and ignored Emma completely.
1. Ask Emma why she sat somewhere else—maybe it wasn’t meant to hurt her.
2. Sit with different people sometimes too while keeping her friendship with Emma.
3. Plan a fun activity together to reconnect.
It’s Saturday, and your family wants to do something fun, but no one can agree on what to do. Your parents are debating, and your siblings keep changing their minds. The day is slipping away while everyone is undecided.
1. Narrow it down – List the top three ideas and have a quick vote.
2. Compromise – If some want to go outside and others want to stay in, pick an activity that includes both (e.g., a picnic with board games).
3. Let one person pick this time, another next time – Take turns so everyone gets a say in the future.
You had a disagreement with your best friend earlier in the day, and now they’re acting like nothing happened and trying to talk to you.
1. Acknowledge the issue – Gently tell your friend you’re still upset about the argument and need some time to talk it out.
2. Set a time to talk later – Let them know you’re open to talking, but you need a little space to process your feelings first.
3. Move forward cautiously – If you’re ready to move past it, you could start by being friendly, but express that you still need to talk about the issue soon
You come home and find a beautiful vase on the floor, shattered into pieces. No one is home, and the windows are closed, so you’re unsure how it happened.
1. Look for clues – Check for any signs of a struggle or disturbances around the vase. Did something else fall?
2. Ask family members – If anyone was home earlier, ask if they noticed the vase or heard anything fall.
3. Consider pets or accidents – Did a pet knock it over or was it accidentally bumped during cleaning?
David and Lucas were on the same soccer team. During a big game, Lucas made a mistake that cost their team the win. David was frustrated and started telling other teammates that Lucas was the reason they lost.
1. Remember that mistakes happen and be supportive.
2. Encourage the team to move forward rather than dwelling on the loss.
3. Privately talk to Lucas if he’s upset and remind him it was a team effort.
Your classmates need to pick a topic for a group project, but everyone has a different idea. The deadline to choose is approaching, and the group is stuck in disagreement.
1. Find a middle ground – If one person wants history and another wants science, pick a topic that connects both, like space exploration.
2. Assign roles – Let each person research a different part of the topic so everyone feels included.
3. Use a quick decision method – Flip a coin, take a vote, or let the teacher decide to move forward.
You're in a hurry to get somewhere, and a neighbor stops to chat with you about something unimportant.
1. Politely explain your situation – Let the neighbor know you’re in a rush and need to catch up another time.
2. Offer a brief answer and excuse yourself – Acknowledge their chat quickly, then excuse yourself so you can leave.
3. Set a time to chat later – Politely tell them you’re running late but would love to talk at a more convenient time.
You set up a meeting with a colleague, but when you show up, no one is there. You’re certain you confirmed the time, and you were prepared, but it looks like they never showed.
1. Double-check the time – Was the meeting time different in your calendar than what you remembered?
2. Call your colleague – See if they’re running late or if something came up on their end.
3. Review the confirmation – Look at the emails or messages confirming the meeting to ensure it was scheduled correctly.