General
In a movie theatre, what do you do to your phone before the movie starts to avoid disturbing others?
Silent mode (do not disturb mode)
As a leader, should you enforce your opinions on everyone else? Or should you listen to other people's opinions.
You should listen to other people's opinions while still contributing your own.
You think one of your teammates has ugly shoes. Should you share this opinion with others or keep it to yourself?
Keep it to yourself.
If someone says "You look really pretty today", is that a micro-aggression?
No, it is a compliment
In a group discussion where you and someone else have different opinions, do you argue with them aggressively or do you share your thoughts with them and try to understand their point of view?
Share your thoughts and try to understand their point of view
Your team is winning by a huge score. Some of your teammates start "trash-talking" and making fun of the other team. How do you show respect as a leader?
Tell your team to stop and stay humble
This term refers to to doing your fair share of the work so that your teammates don't have to pick up the slack.
Accountability/ responsibility
One of the members on your team refuses to do any work in your group. Do you politely talk to them about this, or do you trash talk them to all of your friends.
Politely talk to them about the issue.
If someone says "You speak good English" to a non-native speaker, is that considered as a micro-aggression?
Yes, because that implies that they don't truly belong.
Your friend wants to make a decision that you know will negatively affect them in the long run. You try to have a discussion with them about why it's a bad idea, but they refuse to listen. How should you proceed?
To be respectful, you should acknowledge their autonomy to make their own choices, even if you disagree with them.
Your teammate is usually your hardest worker, but lately, they have been missing practice because they have to help their family at home. How do you show Open-mindedness and respect?
Instead of kicking them off the team, pull them aside and work together to work out a solution that works best for the teammate and group as well.
In a team, what would a respectful leader do when there is a conflict between members?
Actively listen to both sides and encourage members to communicate with each other.
You are really passionate about an idea. One of your group members tells you that that's the worst idea they've ever heard. Do you stand up for yourself? Or do you respectfully tell them that you disagree with them, and go along with their idea to not cause conflict.
Stand up for yourself in a non-offensive way. They clearly have no respect for you. You can be respectful and stand up for yourself at the same time.
If someone says "Wow your hair actually looks good today", is it considered as a micro-aggression?
Yes, because it is suggesting that the hair wasn't good before.
You have a long train ride, and you forgot to bring your headphones to listen to music. Is it okay for you to play your music quietly, even though you are in a public space.
No, as this is disrespectful to the other passengers on the train.
A player gets hit in the head and wants to keep playing, but the team policy says they must sit out if they might have a concussion. How do you use Transparency to show respect?
You show them the team safety rules and say, "I respect your drive to play, but the rules are here to protect your health. You have to sit this one out."
When the team reaches a consensus that you didn't originally agree with, what should you do to respect the group's decision.
Committing to the group's decision
You hear some of your teammates trash-talking another member of your team. Should you join in to their conversation? Tell your group leader? Pretend you didn't hear anything? Tell them to bring their concerns to the group leader?
Tell them that if they really have a problem with this member, they should bring it up to the group leader. That way, the team will run smoother.
If someone says "You are so athletic! Especially for a girl", is it considered as a micro-aggression?
Yes, because it is indirectly suggesting that girls are not athletic.
You have a group project, and someone in your group takes credit for all of your hard work. How can you respectfully talk to them about this so you can get the grade that you deserve.
Be cordial and talk to them about it. If they still fail to give you credit, contact your teacher.
You are a leader on a track team. One of your teammates finishes last in every race. They are discouraged and want to quit because they feel they aren't "helping" the team. How do you show respect and use Feedback to keep them on the team?
You go to them after the race and say, "I respect how hard you train. You’ve cut 5 seconds off your personal time this month, and that inspires the rest of us to work harder."
A group of Grade 9's at your placement have skipped class everyday for the past week. You see them in the hallway, and as a leader you feel the need to approach them as their constant absences are becomeing concerning. How can you politely ask them to come to class?
Ask them if anything is wrong, and encourage them to come to class.
You're the leader of your team. One member has been extremely disrespectful to all the other members of your group. This is weighing down on team morale. Should you schedule a meeting with this team-member to resolve the conflict? If so, what will you say?
Kindly talk to them about how their attitude is negatively affecting the rest of the group. If they seem unwilling to change, maybe it would be better if they joined a different team.
If someone corrects your spelling during a collaborative work, is it considered a micro-aggression?