Get Togethers
What should the get together activity be based on?
Common interests (going to the movies, bowling, arcade, etc.)
True or False
Do we get to date everyone and everyone gets to date us
False
Dating is a choice. There are GOOD choices and there are BAD choices when it comes to dating
True or False
People can lie about their identity online
True
Is body language a non-verbal form of communication?
Yes, you can tell how a person feels based on their facial expressions, posture, tone of voice
What are some coping skills you can use when you are feeling upset or frustrated?
Taking deep breaths, going for a walk, listening to music, counting to ten, drawing, etc.
Anything that makes you feel calm and happy are good choices for you to cope with the situation. As long as it is appropriate to the environment and won't distract those around you
What could be a problem you can encounter if you do not decide what to do before the get together?
Your get together could end up being boring
What is one example of a GOOD choice where you can find a potential date?
Mutual friends, friends of family members, social activities, recreational activities (e.g., sports leagues and clubs), meet up groups, get-togethers, etc.
Full name
Birth date
Home address
Phone number
What does it mean when someone is not giving you direct contact during a conversation?
They are not interested in the topic
Give an example of a small talk topic you can have with a friend or a new classmate
Ask about their day/weekend
Ask about their hobbies or likes
Discuss other potential topics
True or False
Should you make a follow up call before the get together?
True
This ensures your friend(s) remember the plan of when and where you are getting together
What is one example of a BAD choice where you should not meet a potential partner?
Craiglist, any other online sites that is unreliable and a person can lie about their identity
Who should you add and accept to your social media accounts?
People you know
When a person is leaning in, nodding and making eye contact during a conversation what does this signal you?
The person is interested and listening to what you have to share
True or False
If someone does not respond to your text or call quickly should you send them more texts or call them frequently
False
Give the other person some time to respond. They may be doing something and are unable to check their phone right away
What are the five phases for planning a successful get together?
Planning, Preparing, Beginning, During, and Ending Get-Togethers
You can talk to mutual friends
Flirt with your eyes (Make eye contact, smile, look away, repeat)
Ask them if they're dating anyone
Give compliments
Laugh at their jokes
Should you respond to an inappropriate or hateful message?
No, ignore or block the person and tell an adult if you feel uncomfortable by what was said
What can you do when someone is facing away during a conversation?
Change the topic to something you both want to talk about
If someone from your class cyber bullies you, what should you do?
Discuss
What are the five W's you should think about in the planning phase?
Who is going to be there
What you are going to do
Where you're going to get together
When you're going to get together
How the get together is going to happen
True or False
Should you give someone many compliments about their physical appearance
False
Limit the amount of physical compliments and direct them to their neck up physical appearance (anything below the neck)
True or False
Should you do anything online that you wouldn't do offline
False
If you wouldn't do it offline do not do it online
Your friend is telling you about their science class project and how much they are not looking forward to it. They tell you, "this is going to be so exciting!". Is their comment genuine?
No, they are being sarcastic
What are some appropriate places for you to have a date?
Discuss
It can be a place that is a common interest for both of you. A public place with activities that you can enjoy together.