True or False
A filter let's the good stuff through and blocks the bad stuff.
True
This food smells gross
Think It
You are given a present for your birthday that you don't like. What should you say?
"Thank you. I appreciate it."
A kinder way to say "You talk too much"
"Can we take turns talking?"
It is okay to have negative thoughts.
True. We all have negative thoughts sometimes. We just need to figure out if this is a good time to share it or if we should keep it to ourselves.
"You are my most boring friend."
Think it
Your Mom asks you to do the dishes but you are in the middle of playing your favorite video game. What should you do?
Say "Sure Mom, I'll be right there." Pause your game and go help.
A kinder way to say "That's a dumb idea."
"I'm not sure I understand your idea. Can you explain more?"
We use our social filter to show that we're thinking about others, stay out of trouble and so that we do not embarrass ourselves .
True
"I need some space"
Say it
Your friend is telling you about something that you find really boring. What should you do?
Use your body language to show that you're listening, try to ask a question, or shift the conversation to a topic you are both interested in.
A kinder way to say "You’re wrong."
"I see it a different way."
A social filter is a thinking skill that we either have or don't. There is no way to get better at filtering socially.
False
"I need some help"
Say it
A classmate is listening to music with headphones and humming along. It is irritating you. What should you do?
Either ignore it or say something like, "can you hum a little quieter please?"
A kinder way to say "Ugh, you're so slow!"
"Take your time."