What would you say?
Your coworker says, “Good morning! How are you?” What should you say back to them?
A. Ignore them and keep walking
B. Say, “Good morning! I’m doing well, thanks. How about you?”
C. Tell them you’re tired and list your weekend plans
B. Say, “Good morning! I’m doing well, thanks. How about you?”
Your friend’s arms are crossed, and they’re giving short answers. They probably feel:
A. Relaxed
B. Annoyed or upset
C. Excited
B. Annoyed or upset
You wave to someone who wasn’t waving at you. What should you do?
A. Keep waving anyway
B. Laugh it off and move on
C. Chase after them and tell them you're offended that they didn't wave back
B. Laugh it off and move on
You’re in the elevator with a coworker. What’s an appropriate small talk topic?
A. How much you dislike your boss
B. The weather, weekend plans, or sports
C. Your medical history
B. The weather, weekend plans, or sports
At a restaurant, how can you get the waiter’s attention politely?
A. Wave your arms and yell
B. Make eye contact with them and raise your hand slightly
C. Snap your fingers
B. Make eye contact with them and raise your hand slightly
A friend invites you to dinner, but you’re busy. What’s the best response?
A. “I can’t, I’m too busy.”
B. “No thanks.”
C. “I’d love to, but I’m busy that night — maybe another time?”
C. “I’d love to, but I’m busy that night — maybe another time?”
You’re telling a story, and your listener keeps checking their watch. What does that suggest?
A. They’re interested
B. They’re bored or in a hurry
C. They love your story
B. They’re bored or in a hurry
You forget someone’s name right after meeting them. What’s the best move?
A. Avoid using their name forever
B. Ask politely, “I’m so sorry — can you remind me of your name?”
C. Guess their name
B. Ask politely, “I’m so sorry — can you remind me of your name?”
Someone says, “How was your weekend?” What’s a good response?
A. “Good, thanks! I went to a concert. How about you?”
B. "Fine."
C. “None of your business.”
A. “Good, thanks! I went to a concert. How about you?”
You’re at the grocery store, and someone is blocking the aisle. What should you say?
A. “Move.”
B. “Excuse me, please.”
C. Push your cart past them silently
B. “Excuse me, please.”
Your boss at your job gives you feedback on a mistake. What should you do?
A. Argue that you didn’t do it
B. Listen and thank them for letting you know
C. Change the subject
B. Listen and thank them for letting you know
You make a joke and no one laughs. What’s the best way to handle it?
A. Laugh it off and move on
B. Get defensive and explain the joke
C. Pretend it didn’t happen
A. Laugh it off and move on
You interrupt someone accidentally. What should you do?
A. Ignore it and keep talking
B. Say, “Sorry, go ahead,” and let them finish
C. Tell them to hurry up
B. Say, “Sorry, go ahead,” and let them finish
How can you politely end a conversation at a party?
A. Walk away while they’re talking
B. Change the topic suddenly
C. Say, “It was great talking with you! I’m going to grab a snack.”
C. Say, “It was great talking with you! I’m going to grab a snack.”
You’re at school and don’t understand instructions. What should you do?
A. Ask for clarification politely
B. Nod and pretend that you get it
C. Give up
A. Ask for clarification politely