True or False?
True or False: Making eye contact is always required to show that you are listening to someone.
False! We should look toward people, but do not always have to look them in the eyes.
Your friend asks you to play video games but you have to do your homework first. What shouls you say?
I will join the game once my homework is done!
After studying all night, the math test was a piece of cake!
What does a "piece of cake" mean?
The math test was easy!
You received your order at McDonald's. They forgot your french fries!
What should you do?
Inform a worker they forgot your fries and ask if they can give you some!
True or False: It is okay to take a break from a conversation if you are feeling overwhelmed, as long as you communicate that to the other person.
Yes! As long as we tell the person we need to take a break, it is always okay!
True or False: If someone is standing very close to you and it makes you uncomfortable, you can politely step back to create more space.
True! You can take a step back to feel more comfortable.
You are telling a story but your younger sibling keeps interrupting you. What could you say to them?
Can you please wait until I am finished telling my story?
Alright, it’s time to wrap things up and submit your work.
What does it mean to "wrap things up"?
It means to finish what you are doing!
You are buying snack at the gas station. You go to pay, but you left your wallet in the car!
What should you do?
Tell the cashier you left your wallet in the car and will be right back!
You have been working on a difficult math problem for a long time, and your brain feels overloaded. What can you do?
Take a break and come back to the math problem in a little bit!
True or False: If a friend does not respond to a message right away, it means they are upset with you.
False. They might be busy and will respond later.
Someone gives you a compliment about your clothes. What should you say to them?
Thank you!
You’re worried about your test next week, but your friend says, “Don’t sweat it—you always do fine on tests."
What does "don't sweat it" mean?
It means don't stress about it! You got this!
Your mom asks you to get her a soda in the gas station. You can't find her soda anywhere.
What can you do?
Ask a worker where the soda is!
A teacher unexpectedly changes today's schedule, and you feel frustrated by the sudden change.
Take a break for a moment, try to get through today's schedule the best you can.
Remember: you can always ask for a break!
True or False: It is okay to ask for help if you are unsure how to handle a social situation.
True! Adults are here to help you in tricky situations!
A teacher calls on you, but you need a little more time to think before answering. What should you say?
I need a little more time to think. Can you come back to me in a minute?
I didn't do any school work today because I was feeling under the weather.
What does feeling "under the weather" mean?
It means you are not feeling good / you are sick!
You went to the grocery store with your aunt. You got distracted in the chip isle and now you lost your aunt!
What should you do?
Call or text your aunt to see where she is.
Ask a worker for help finding your aunt.
You’ve been sitting in class for a long time, and your body feels restless or uncomfortable
Take a movement break! Move around your room, stretch, etc.
True or False: A person’s body language and facial expressions can give clues about how they are feeling.
True! We can tell how somebody feels by watching their body movements and facial expressions.
You accidentally say something that upsets a friend, and they look sad.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.
I want to buy the new Xbox but it costs and arm and a leg!
What does it mean to "cost an arm and a leg"?
It means it is very expensive!
You are eating breakfast at a restaurant. You tell your waitress you are allergic to eggs and ask for no eggs with your meal. When your food arrives, there are eggs on your plate.
What should you do?
Tell the waitress you are allergic to eggs and ask for a new plate of food without them!
You’ve had a long day of school and feel mentally drained, making it hard to focus on what people are saying.
Take some time by yourself to relax so you can focus again later!