Body Language Detective
Your friend keeps glancing at the clock and tapping their foot in class. What might they be feeling?
Impatient, anxious, bored, ready to leave
Your friend says, "I watched a really good movie last night" and you say "That's fun." What else could you say to keep the conversation going?
You can ask "What movie was it?" or "What was your favorite part of the movie?"
Your sibling wants to play a different game than you do. What could you do?
Take turns choosing, try playing their game first, or choose a game that you both enjoy
Your friend gives you a big smile and a thumbs-up after you score a goal in a game. What might they be feeling?
Proud, happy, supportive, excited
Your parent asks, "How was your day at school?" and you say, "Good." What else can you add to keep the conversation going?
What you learned at school, your favorite activity you did that day, and ask them "How was your day?"
You accidentally bump into someone and they drop their books. What could you do?
Say sorry, help them pick up their books, ask them if they are okay
Your teacher is standing with their hands on their hips and their eyebrows raised after asking the class to quiet down. What might they be feeling?
Frustrated, impatient, upset, disappointed
Your friend says, "I really like your drawing" and you reply, "Thank you." What could you say to keep the conversation going?
You could say "Thanks, I love these colors!"; ask if they like to draw also
Your friend makes a mistake in a group project and feels embarrassed. What could you do?
Say "That's okay, everyone makes mistakes," tell them about a time you made a mistake, help fix the mistake
Your parent sits down, takes a deep breath, and rubs their eyes after getting home from work. What might they be feeling?
Exhausted, tired, stressed
Your classmate says "I don't understand the homework" and you nod back. What could you say to continue the conversation?
You could say "Yeah, it's tricky!" and ask them "what part is confusing to you?" You can offer help and say "maybe we can figure it out together!"
You want to join a group that is already playing together. What could you do?
Wait for a pause and politely ask "could I join?"; ask about what they are playing; ask if you can help