Problem-Solving
Humor/Sarcasm/Teasing
Conversational Skills
Nonverbal Cues
Reading the Room
100

Your friend cheats and brags about it.

Focus on your integrity and don't follow their example. You can tell your friend you're not comfortable with cheating and encourage them to stop. If it’s serious or repeated, consider reporting it anonymously, especially if it affects class fairness.

100
What do you pay attention to in order to tell if a person is being sarcastic? 

Tone of voice, facial expression, body language and if the comment means the opposite of what they really mean. 

100

What is the purpose of the conversation?

Trading Information

100
When reading facial expressions, what are the "big three"?

Eyes, eyebrows and mouth.

100

What does it mean to read the room?

To look at what other people are doing to make sure our actions and words match what's going on in the environment.

200

You get a lower grade due to what you believe is a misunderstanding.

Set up a time to calmly discuss the grade with your teacher. Bring your work and explain your perspective. Ask questions to understand their reasoning and be open to feedback. It shows maturity and a willingness to learn.

200

What type of tone of voice does a person use when being sarcastic?

Low and slow

200

What is a common interest and why is it important to find common interests with other people?

A common interest is something two people are both interested in. It's important because it makes it easier to talk with someone is we have the same interests.

200

Why is it important to read facial expressions and body language?

So we know how the person is feeling and how to react next. 

200

What three things should you pay attention to when reading the room?

1. What other people are doing.

2. Facial expressions and body language

3. The mood (e.g., serious or casual)

300

You posted something that upset people unintentionally.

Delete the post if necessary and apologize—publicly or privately—depending on the situation. Clarify your intentions, take responsibility, and listen to how others were affected. Learn from the mistake to be more thoughtful online in the future.

300

When using humor, what three things should you consider?

Time, place, and audience
300

What are THREE topics commonly talked about by junior high school students?

Video Games, You-Tube, Animae, Others?

300

Describe the body language of someone who is running late.

The person repeatedly looks at their watch or the clock. They may slowly back away like they need to leave.

300

What can happen if you don't read the room correctly and your behavior doesn't match?

You can make others feel uncomfortable or they may have weird thoughts about you.

400

Someone offers you alcohol/drugs at a party.

Say no firmly and confidently. You can use excuses like needing to drive, having an early morning, or not wanting to risk your sports eligibility. Stick with friends who respect your choices, and consider avoiding environments with pressure.

400

What is the best thig to do when someone teases you?

By using a comeback and not reacting.

400

What are two strategies you can use to maintain conversation?

Making on-topic comments and asking questions.

400

How do you know someone is not interested in talking to you? List three. 

1. They turn their back on you.

2. They don't look at you and look away.

3. They don't respond when you talk to them.

4. They roll their eyes at you.

5. They laugh when you say something.

400

When is it important to read the room?

Any time you are with other people.
500

You and three of your friends have planned to see a movie at the theatre tonight. The movie starts at 7:00pm, and you have already purchased your ticket. It's now 6:58pm and one of your friends has not arrived and he is not answering your texts. What should you do to solve this problem?

-Get your money back and go to the movies as a group another time.

-Go to the movie with your other two friends and check on the other friend after the movie.

-Tell your friend you're going to go into the movie theatre and tell him where you are sitting.

500

How do you know if someone is laughing at you? List three. 

Laugh and roll their eyes

Laugh at someone else and then laugh

Laugh and point at you

Laugh and make a face

Make a sarcastic comment

500

What is a conversation hog and how do you know if you are being one?

A conversation hog is when someone talks and talks and doesn't give other people a chance to ask questions or make comments.

People don't want to talk to you. When you're talking, they look away, roll their eyes, move away from you, etc. 

500

Describe how you know someone is feeling sad by their body language using the "big three".

Eyebrows are down, eyes are down and somewhat closed, the mouth is frowning.

500

What should you do if you enter a room and you need more time to read the room?

Copy the behavior of others and do what they are doing.