Moody blues
(emotions/body language/tone)
(emotions/body language/tone)
You think it's a great idea to take all of your toys from the closet and put them on your bedroom floor. Your mom comes in, rolls her eyes, and says, "wonderful..."
What is she really thinking?
What a mess! I hope she/he cleans this up her/himself.
You're talking with friends who want to talk about the virus but it makes you feel too anxious
What can you say?
Can we talk about something else? This conversation bothers me. I want to talk about some good news.
You are feeling on the fence about joining your friends in a game.
What does that mean?
can't decide, unsure
Your friend is wearing a new shirt that you don't like.
Do you tell him/her you don't like it?
You don't need to say anything because it would be mean.
You are out for a walk and someone you walk by says hi. You say "I don't know you."
Fix what you said to make it kinder.
"Hi, how are you?"
You tell your friend on the phone that you got 2 new video games as a gift. Your friends says "WHAAAAAT?!" with a loud voice.
Do they want you to repeat what you said?
No, they just can't believe it. It's so great that you got 2 new games.
You are at the grocery store with your parent and the person behind you at the cash register gets very close to you. You are putting stuff on the conveyor so you can't move.
What can you say?
Can you please move back?
Going on vacation this summer is still up in the air.
What does this mean?
it has not yet been completely settled or planned
Your parent asks you to empty the dishwasher after dinner, even though you were you were the one who emptied it after breakfast.
Do you say what you think or keep it to yourself?
If it's just this one time you can just do it. If you feel like it's always you doing it maybe you can talk to your parent about sharing jobs.
Your drive thru order is taking a long time so you say to the cashier, "what's taking so long? I'm starving!"
Fix what you said so it's OK to say to the cashier.
"Do you know how much longer my order will be? Thanks!"
You are in class and your teacher is taking a really long time to share her activity. Someone says "Well, THIS is fun!"
What does your classmate mean?
This is boring, it's taking too long.
Your family watches a movie every evening together but tonight you don't feel like it because you need some alone time.
What do you say?
I just feel like being alone tonight. I enjoy this time together but I just need some time to myself tonight. Is that ok?
Your teacher says you really went that extra mile this week by doing your English and Math work correctly and on time.
What did your teacher mean?
made a special effort to do or achieve more
Your teacher plans special outings for your class once in a while and it makes you feel really happy.
Do you say what you think or keep it to yourself?
Say thank you. Let your teacher know you appreciate it.
Your teacher asks if you've finished your homework. You say, "of course, duh!"
Fix what you said so it's okay to say to the teacher.
"Yes, ma'am/sir"
You are FaceTiming with a friend. When you ask how they're doing, they say "fine" but they are looking down and their voice sounds quiet.
How might they be feeling?
Sad, tired, maybe not feeling well.
You really want to suggest a recipe and help make dinner but you don't really know where to start.
What do you say?
I have a good idea but I need some help preparing it.
Your mom is not happy and says you really cut corners with your chores around the house this week.
What does this mean?
to do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way
You are on the phone with a family member and you want to hang up because you want to go outside.
Do you say it or just think it?
You can say it nicely -"It was nice talking to you but I'm going to get outside while it's nice out"
You're talking to your grandparent who asks if you like being stuck at home for quarantine. You say, "duh, what do you think?"
Fix what you said so it's OK to say to a grandparent.
"Not really, I don't like it." Or "I I like staying home."
One of your classmates keeps answering all the questions and not giving anyone a chance to speak. You roll your eyes and shake your head and they get angry at you.
How did they know how you felt?
By your expressions
You are out walking in your neighborhood and a bunch of people you know are walking towards you saying hi. They want to stop and chat. You feel a little uncomfortable because there are so many people.
What do you say or do?
Say hi, try talking to them or tell them you have to go
The graduates got butterflies in their stomachs preparing to give their speeches in front of an audience.
What does this mean?
felt really nervous
You have to go to the bathroom but the teacher is in the middle of an important lesson.
Should you interrupt and say something or say nothing and walk out?
Raise your hand and ask permission
One of your classmates is making a lot of noise and it's distracting you during class. You yell, "Who is making so much noise? You are making me crazy?!"
"Excuse me, I'm having a hard time hearing because of all the noise."