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How should you respond to someone teasing you?
ask to talk to adult
describe inappropriate behavior
answer any questions the adult has
thank the adult for listening
how to deal with an accusation?
look at the person
use a pleasant voice
ask questions
listen to the other version
dont interrupt
ask for an adult to assist.
How to resist peer pressure?
look at the person
use a calm voice
say clearly you do not want to participate
suggest something else to do
if necessary continue to say no
Leave the situation
How to make a request?
look at the person
use a clear, pleasant voice
explain exactly what you are asking for. May I ..... and please
if the answer is yes, say thank you!
WHY TRY: How can you get rid of a label?
A label is simply the actions you have done whether they be good or bad. if you want to improve a bad label you must find a way to change peoples perception of you through your actions to change there view of you.
How do you give a compliment?
look at the person
smile
speak clearly and enthusiastically
tell the person exactly what you like or why you were giving the compliment
How to apologize?
Look at the person
use a serious sincere voice
Say "Im sorry for.... or I want to apologize for..."
Dont make excuses
Explain how you plan to do better in the future
Say Thank you for listening
How to Negotiate?
look at the person
use a pleasant voice
listen, without interrupting, to the others point.
using an I statement, give your point of view
state why you feel/think that way
Be willing to accept some of the others point of view
Thank him or her for their willingness to cooperate
How do you get the teachers attention?
Raise your hand
WHY TRY: How can you use desire, time, and effort?
You desire to be a better version of yourself everyday, you can take time during your day to make this happen, and maximum effort to make sure that you are successful.
How do you volunteer?
look at the person
use a pleasant, enthusiastic voice
ask if you can help
describe the activity or task you are offering to do
thank the person
check back when you have finished
How to give criticism?
look at the person
stay calm. use a pleasant voice
say something positive or I understand
Describe exactly what you are criticizing
Tell the person why this is a problem
Listen to the person
Be polite
How to accept a consequence?
Look at the person
Say Okay
DONT ARGUE!
How do you accept no as an answer?
look at the person
say okay
stay calm
if you disagree discuss later
WHY TRY: How do you get plugged in?
Getting plugged in means that you have found a person, idea, or place that you are interested in that makes you better. This allows you to communicate and earn trust with that person.
How do you greet others?
look at the person
use a pleasant voice
say "hi" or "hello"
How to accept a compliment?
look at the person
use a pleasant voice
say "Thank you"
dont look away, mumble or deny the compliment
do not disagree with the compliment
How to disagree appropriately?
look at the person
use a pleasant voice
say I understand how you feel
Tell Why you feel differently
Give a reason
Listen to the other person
WHY TRY: How do you get out of a situation using the Climbing out idea?
when people/choices are holding you down you must remain motivated and keep climbing out so you can become what you want to be.
WHY TRY: How to navigate through dams?
When life puts something difficult in front of you, you look at the problem find solutions and ways to navigate through or around it.
how do you follow instructions?
look at the person
say "Okay"
Do what you've been asked right away
check back
How to introduce yourself?
look at the person. Smile
use a pleasant voice
offer a greeting. Say Hi, my name is...
Shake the persons hand
when you leave, say it was nice to meet you.
How to make a decision?
explore your choices/options
understand the consequences
make your decision
learn from your decision/choice
WHY TRY: What do you do when the weight of life becomes to heavy?
You must come up with a new plan to lift the weight off your shoulders and find solutions to the problems you are having.
Daily Double
What are the two expectations in this class?
What is our motto?