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People Glitch
Miss Reading
100
Name a situation where you are expected to:
Arrive: Fashionably late
Wear: Hoodie
Greet: Smile/Nod
Many answers possible
100
You and your friend Ellie are in the same science class and the grades from your big exam were posted right before lunch. You got an A, and are excited to tell Ellie about it. How would you change your actions/message if you saw this:
Wait to tell her about your grade and ask if she is okay.
100
Your teacher hands out a study guide for the final and you notice that the title of the page is "Egnlish 9 Final Study Guide". They spelled the word "English" incorrectly.
Should you correct them?
No!
100
You and your friends sit next to each other during science class. Usually your teacher is pretty cool about you chatting with your friends and even jokes with you.
People Glitch: Today, you notice that Mrs. O’Connor is sitting in the back doing an evaluation of your teacher. How would you act differently?
Try to stay more focused and talk with your friends less since you want your teacher to make a good impression on her evaluation.
100
Your friend invited you to a party at his house on Halloween weekend. You pick out a funny giant taco costume and go to the party. When you walk in, you are literally the only one in a costume.
What are the consequences to misreading the room?
Your friends might have unexpected thoughts about you and wonder why you are dressing in a costume. You will probably get some comments/questions throughout the night.
200
Name a situation where you are expected to:
Arrive: on time
Wear: Dress clothes
Greet: hug
Multiple answers
200
You are on a family road trip and watching Tik Tok videos with your headphones in. You see a hilarious video and want to tell your mom about it. How would you change your actions/message if this is what you saw?
Do not interrupt and wait to tell her about the video until later.
200
Your teacher wrote you a pass to the media center. The time on the pass is incorrect- instead of it saying 1:45 it says 12:45.
Should you correct the teacher?
Yes, politely explain that there's an error.
200
Your teacher has been telling your class that there will be a test on Friday. The test will be a Google Form and you are allowed to use your notes for the test.
People Glitch: There's a sub in your class on Friday. What changes?
Nothing changes!
200
You go to your friend’s house for dinner and his mom made tacos. The rest of the family is making jokes about her cooking and she seems to be getting upset. You join in and say, “What is the meat in here, dog food?”
What are the consequences of misreading the room?
You probably hurt your friend's mom's feelings. She may not invite you to dinner as often in the future.
300
Name a situation where you are expected to:
Arrive: 10 minutes early
Wear: casual clothes
Greet: handshake
Multiple correct answers
300
You went to the eye doctor yesterday and found out that you need to start wearing glasses. You see your friend Owen and want to complain to him that you think glasses will make you look stupid. How would you change your actions/message if you saw this:
Owen might think that you are insulting him, so keep your negative feelings towards glasses to yourself.
300
Your teacher said that she brought her kids to Fun City trampoline park in Newington over the weekend. You know that Fun City is actually in New Britain.
Should you correct her?
No!
300
Quesadilla is a hard word to pronounce. Your dad always says it "kay suh dill uh" and you correct him each time. You both think it is funny.
People Glitch: You are at your friend's house and THEIR dad says it the same way as your dad. Do you do anything differently?
Yes, you wouldn't correct your friend's dad.
300
You are going to your friend’s birthday party and she says that you don’t need to get her a birthday gift. When you get there, you see a table loaded with presents and realize that you are the only one who didn’t get a gift.
What are the consequences of misreading the room?
Your friend MIGHT have a negative thought about you and you will feel awkward if someone brings up the topic or asks what you got her.
400
Name a situation where you are expected to:
Arrive: on time
Wear: gym clothes
Greetings: high five/dag/fist bump
Multiple answers
400
You get to school late and walk into your science class. The teacher is busy, so you cannot ask her when you should do. How would you change your actions/message if you saw this:
Start getting your lab equipment on while you are waiting for the teacher to be available.
400
Your history teacher is reviewing material for your upcoming WWII test. He asks the class which countries were involved and your classmate answers "Brazil". Should you correct him?
No - let the teacher do it
400
You work at Stop and Shop and your boss can be really mean. You and your usual coworkers often complain to each other about it because it is hard to deal with him.
People Glitch: Instead of your usual coworkers, there is an new employee who is on their first day. Would you do anything differently around THIS person?
Yes. Either don't complain about your boss or do it more gently.
400
You are invited to Hibachi at your favorite sushi restaurant to celebrate a friend's birthday. Everyone is ordering hibachi but you ordered sushi.
What are the consequences for misreading the situation?
This is unexpected and your friend will likely be upset that you are not participating in the group activity.
500
Name three different places/events when your cell phone should be off and away.
Job interview, class, church, dinner table, movie theater to name a few
500
You are at a coffee shop with your two friends and you are telling them about your sneaker collection and the shoes you still want to buy. How would you change your actions/message if you saw this:
Stop talking about your sneaker collection and change the subject.
500
You are working in a group, and one of your partners says that you only need to clover chapter 10, but you know that you need to cover chapters 10 and 11.
Should you correct her?
YES! It impacts you and the other students
500
While driving you notice a police cruiser behind you with their lights on. You are being pulled over for rolling through the stop sign. When the police officer appears at your window you have your driver's license and insurance ready.
People Glitch: The police officer is your favorite DARE officer that is also your neighbor.
NOTHING changes.
500
Today your group is scheduled to present your project to the whole class. Your grade will be a combination of the content of the presentation as well as how you present to the class. Your partners are dressed up and you are wearing flannel pants and a hoodie.
What are the consequences for not reading the room?
Your group might be upset with you if this impacts their grade. If it only impacts your grade, they may not care as much.
Your teacher will be disappointed you didn't take the whole project seriously.