Friendship
Name one characteristic of a good friend
Kind, trustworthy, helpful, etc.
Is interrupting a socially helpful or unhelpful behavior?
Unhelpful
What is a courtesy laugh?
A polite or light laugh to acknowledge someone's joke even if you don’t find it funny.
What’s one thing you do when planning a get-together?
Choose who to invite, pick a time/place, decide what to do.
What does the "T" in THINK stand for?
True
What’s the difference between a casual friend and a best friend?
A casual friend is someone you know and like casually; a best friend is someone you are very close to and trust deeply.
What’s one way to show you're listening in a conversation?
Nod, ask follow-up questions, don’t interrupt.
When is sarcasm not a good idea?
With teachers, new people, during serious conversations, or in texts where tone is unclear.
What’s a polite way to leave a get-together?
“Thanks for having me! I’m going to head out.” or “It was great seeing everyone!”
Name two times when lying might be socially acceptable.
To spare feelings, be polite, avoid unnecessary worry, protect a surprise.
Give one sign that someone might not want to be your friend.
They ignore you, don’t respond to messages, don’t invite you to things, etc.
Name one unhelpful behavior that could happen at a get-together.
Bragging, interrupting, using a loud voice, teasing too much, ignoring others.
Why should we avoid joking about something someone can’t fix in 5 seconds?
It can feel like teasing or bullying and make the person feel self-conscious.
List the five stages of a get-together.
Planning, Preparing, Beginning, During, Ending.
You walk up to a group of people and they turn their backs and stop talking. What might that be a sign of?
It might be a sign that they’re not open to including someone new in the conversation right now. It’s a social cue that shows they may not be interested or are having a private conversation.
List two types of friendships.
Online friends, acquaintances, casual friends, regular friends, best friends.
Is being a “conversation hog” helpful or unhelpful? Why?
Unhelpful – It doesn't give others a chance to speak or feel heard.
Give an example of when sarcasm can be safe and funny.
With close friends who understand your humor and are in on the joke.
What should you say if someone cooked you food that you didn’t like?
“Thank you so much for cooking—it was really thoughtful of you!”
Give one way to exit a conversation politely.
“It was great talking with you—I’ve got to run, but let’s catch up soon!”
True or False: A best friend should always agree with you.
False – A best friend should be honest and respectful, even when they disagree.
Give an example of a polite way to decline plans you’re not interested in.
“Thanks for the invite! I’m going to pass this time, but I hope you have fun!”
What’s the difference between kind humor and hurtful teasing?
Kind humor includes everyone and makes people feel good; teasing can hurt feelings or exclude others.
Give one helpful and one unhelpful behavior during a group hangout.
Helpful: including others; Unhelpful: being on your phone the whole time.
How can you tell if someone is interested in talking to you?
They face you, respond, ask questions, or smile.