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.
Tone of voice, facial expression, body language and if the comment means the opposite of what they really mean.
What is the purpose of the conversation?
Trading Information
Eyes, eyebrows and mouth.
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.
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.
What type of tone of voice does a person use when being sarcastic?
Low and slow
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.
Why is it important to read facial expressions and body language?
So we know how the person is feeling and how to react next.
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)
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.
When using humor, what three things should you consider?
What are THREE topics commonly talked about by junior high school students?
Video Games, You-Tube, Animae, Others?
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.
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.
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.
What is the best thig to do when someone teases you?
By using a comeback and not reacting.
What are two strategies you can use to maintain conversation?
Making on-topic comments and asking questions.
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.
When is it important to read the room?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.