What should you do?
Say It Better
Resolution Tools
Conflict basis
Name that Style
100

Someone bumps into you and gets mad. What’s a good response?

What is stay calm and ask, “Can we talk about what just happened?”

100

Rephrase: "You’re so annoying!"

What is “I feel frustrated when you interrupt me”?

100

What does "compromise" mean?

What is both people giving a little to reach a solution they can accept?

100

True or False: Conflict is always bad.

What is False? Conflict can lead to growth when resolved well.

100

This style avoids conflict entirely.

What is Avoiding?

200

You and your partner disagree on how to finish a project. What’s a smart first step?

What is listen to each other’s ideas and find a way to combine them?

200

Why should we use “I” statements instead of “You” statements?

What is to express our feelings without blaming the other person?

200

How does active listening help during a conflict?

What is it shows respect and helps you understand the other person’s point of view?

200

Name one cause of interpersonal conflict.

What is a misunderstanding / poor communication / jealousy / competition / unmet expectations?

200

This style is aggressive and seeks to win.

What is Competing?

300

You feel left out in your friend group. What should you do?

What is express your feelings honestly and ask to be included?

300

Turn this into a respectful request: "Stop touching my stuff!"

What is “Can you please ask before using my things?

300

What can you do if you're too upset to resolve a conflict right away?

What is take a break and return when calm?

300

What's the first step in resolving a conflict?

What is identifying the problem?

300

This style seeks a win-win for both parties.

What is Collaborating?

400

You’re angry and about to say something mean. What should you do?

What is pause, take deep breaths, and walk away if needed?

400

Why is tone of voice important in conflict resolution?

What is it affects how our message is received and can either escalate or de-escalate the conflict?

400

What is the role of a mediator in a conflict?

What is someone who helps others communicate and find a peaceful solution?

400

What is the benefit of resolving a conflict calmly?

What is building stronger relationships / reducing stress / improving communication?

400

This style gives in to keep the peace.

What is Accommodating?

500

Your friend spread a rumor about you. What should you do?

What is talk to them calmly, explain how it hurt you, and ask why they did it?

500

Rephrase: "You’re so annoying!"

What is “I feel frustrated when you interrupt me”?

500

Name one tool to help resolve conflict.

What is active listening / empathy / compromise / “I” statements / taking a break?

500

What is interpersonal conflict?

A disagreement between two or more people due to different needs, values, or opinions.

500

This style is a middle-ground solution.

What is Compromising?