Perspective Taking
True or false:
Considering what other people may be thinking while you are telling a story is perspective taking.
True.
Name 5 methods of communication.
Answers may vary.
Ex. social media, text, in person, email, phone call
True or False:
It is important to have good teamwork skills when working with other people.
True.
Give an example of body language that would show others you are happy or interested in a conversation.
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Ex. Smiling, orienting your body to the other person, making eye contact, etc.
True or False:
If you witness bullying in the form of violence, you should tell an adult.True
What is perspective taking?
Perspective taking is the ability to look beyond your own point of view, so that you can consider how someone else may think or feel about something.
Name 3 parts of an email.
greeting, body, signature
True or False:
You should wear a T-shirt to a job interview.
True or False:
Jane crosses her arms and sighs when speaking to her friend. Crossing her arms and sighing are both forms of body language.
False.
Sighing is not a form of body language.
Is the following scenario bullying?
You walk up to a group of popular kids, and they're telling stories about another students family. These stories are not nice and you know they are not true.
Scenario:
You are telling a story about a TV show and you can see some of your friends pull out their phones and start scrolling through social media. How would you use the skill of perspective taking to handle this situation?
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Ex. If the friends are looking away and not paying attention to me, I would think they are not interested in the story or maybe they have never seen that TV show before. I could ask if there is something else they want to talk about or just change the subject.
True or false:
It's easy to determine someone's tone of voice through text message.
False.
Explain body language and give an example.
Body language is how we use facial expressions and posture to communicate.
Ex. If I roll my eyes, that may mean that I am irritated or annoyed.
What is an upstander?
A person who recognizes when something is wrong and takes action to make it right.
Scenario:
You are a cashier at a grocery store and the customer you are currently checking out is being rude and complaining the store is messy. Give an example of how you could use the skill of perspective taking to handle this situation.
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Ex. You may think they are angry because they couldn't find something they needed. You could ask them if you can help them with anything.
Give an example of how/why you might use electronic communication with a coworker.
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Ex. You might use a text message to ask a co-worker if they could cover a shift for you.
If you see a co-worker struggling to finish a task, what should you do?
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Ex. You could ask them if they need help.
Give two examples of body language you have seen throughout group today.
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Name a way you could respond if you witnessed bullying online.
Answers will vary.
- Talk with the victim to ask if they would like help.
- Confront the bully and tell them to stop.
- Talk to an adult for advice.
Why is it important to consider other perspectives in a situation?
Knowing how others might be feeling or what they are thinking can help us make an appropriate decision on how we should act.
Answers may vary.
Ex. It can be dangerous for strangers to get ahold of important personal information because you don't know if they have good intentions.
You are working at OfficeMax and you notice that a fellow co-worker is saying rude things to a customer.
What should you do?
Answers may vary.
Ex. You could notify the boss or you could address it with the co-worker directly.
Why is knowing and understanding body language important?
A lot of communication happens nonverbally and it can help cue us in to other aspects of a situation that may not be outright spoken.
What are the three steps to follow if you witness bullying?
1. Empathize with the victim.
2. Intervene if it is safe to do so.
3. Resist social pressure to join or watch the bullying.