Conversation Skills
Social Filter/First Impressions
Community Safety
Hygiene
100

How can you tell if someone is NOT interested in what you are saying?

They are looking away from you, not asking questions or trying to change the subject, moving their body away from you

100

What is a social filter?

Thinking about what we say before we say it.

100

What number do we call in case of an emergency?

911

100

Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.

Wash my hands with soap and water

200

Why are non-verbal language cues important?

They help us read people's moods.

200

Your friend got a haircut that you don’t like. Give an example of how you could respond to their haircut using a social filter.

neutral comment. new do, you got a haircut, new cut!

200

What should you remember before crossing the street?

Look both ways

Listen for cars

200

How often should I shower?

Every day or two

300

Name 2 appropriate topics for small talk.

The weather, weekend plans

300

Your friend gets in trouble at school. You think it’s funny. Give an example of how you may react without using a social filter.

laugh at them, make fun of them

300

You are out in the community with staff and you realize that you are no longer with the group.

Stay where you are. 

Let someone in the area know that you are supposed to be with a group. 

Tell them who you supposed to be with.

300

I can smell my body odor. What can I do to prevent this?

- Apply deodorant in the morning before going out

- Take a shower using soap

400

What are ways to drive a conversation?

Ask on topic questions, make related comments, nod to show you are listening

400

What do we notice about when thinking about the impression someone is making?

Our words, actions, and appearance. 

400

I am riding in a car with a friend and their parents. What kind of voice volume is appropriate?

quiet or calm/normal voice

400

Name 3 ways to maintain good personal hygiene.

1. Take a shower every day or two 2. Wear clean clothes 3. Brush your teeth twice a day 4. Wash your face