Vocab
Name an example of a social cue.
facial expressions, personal space, body language, tone of voice
True or false: It is okay to give someone a new name (nickname)
FALSE. It is not okay to give someone a name that is not theirs.
If someone at work has upset you, what should you do?
Ask your coworker if they are able to talk with you at some point. You should explain your feelings using "I" statements.
Name an example of good hygiene and why it is important to maintain in public.
Wash hands, refrain from picking nose, burping/farting, wear deodorant/shower regularly, stay home if you are sick.
It's dirty and spreads germs. It's unexpected social behavior.
If someone is different from me and does things that appear strange... how should I treat them?
Be friendly! Everyone has differences and that's okay!
What makes someone a friend?
Trust, Kindness, Liking similar things, loyalty, empathetic, etc.
True or False: It's polite to not acknowledge someone when they walk into a room.
False! Greeting someone when they walk into a room is the polite thing to do.
You tell a friend that you will be coming by to pick up something. When you show up at their house, your friend is upset because you woke them up by coming over. What did I do wrong?
You should always call before showing up at someone's house.
What should I do before walking away from someone?
Talk before you walk. I should make a comment to close out the conversation.
If I want to talk to someone new, this would be a good thing to start with:
"Hi, I am ____. Do you want to hang out?
What does it mean to "follow up," with someone?
Asking them related questions to something they have told you in the past.
True or false. If your relationship is positive, you will never have any conflicts.
False. Conflict can be used to communicate needs/boundaries, encourage growth, etc.
If someone says something I don't like, I should do this:
Walk away, take deep breaths, coping skills
You and your partner are given a task to complete together. What do I do first?
Talk to my partner about which part they would like to do and tell them which part I would like to do.
I like my friend a lot, but I am not comfortable with what he/she is asking me to do. It might even sound dangerous. I should do this.
kindly let them know you are uncomfortable. If they still won't listen, then you should walk away. Anyone that loves you is going to respect you.
What are the 4 communication styles?
Driver, blocker, passenger and generator.
Assertive, Passive, Aggressive, manipulative.
True or false: When playing cards or a board game, it is alright to scream when you lose.
False. It's okay to feel angry inside but not ok to scream. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner. Remember it is just a game.
All my friends are hanging out together saying mean things about someone I know. I don't like what they are saying but I do not want my friends to think I am uncool. What can I do?
Join In Ignore it all together. Ask if we can all talk about something else. Leave the group.
It is always important to respect others.
Why is it important for us to make a good impression when meeting someone?
If they have positive thoughts, they will want to spend more time with me and like being around me.
I can NOT stop thinking about my trip to the mountains. I should tell everybody about it every time I think about it.
It is great that you are excited! You can think about it all the time if you want to! But, it might be annoying to your friends if you repeat the same thing over and over.
Explain the difference between truth and Truth.
truth = anxiety influences emotions
Truth = Factual information, is what I fear more or less likely to happen.
True or False When someone does not respond to me, I should repeatedly call out to them to get their attention.
False. They may be busy, and repeatedly calling could be annoying and frustrating to others.
Name an example of something that might cause conflict in a relationship.
Lack of trust. Not spending enough time together. Lack of communication. Not respecting boundaries.
Recognizing someone's experience/feeling. Making it known that we know what they are going through is known as?
Validation.
Although conflicts arise at the most inappropriate times, you can choose the time to resolve them. How can you communicate this to the other person?
Express need for a break, set a time to come back to the problem and resolve when everyone has calmed down and you are in a private place to talk.