Social Skills
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True.
It is okay to lick food or my fingers while I am working?
No, it is not okay. It is gross.
I can give strong compliments to these people.
Family and close friends.
These are the appropriate steps for washing your hands.
1.)Use warm water
2.)Use soap
3.)Scrub your hands for 20 seconds
4.)Rinse
5.) Paper towel dry
These qualities make someone a good friend.
A good friend
-Is nice and kind to me
-Is trustworthy
-Does not pressure me to do things that I don’t want to do
-Shows me support
-Is a good listener
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 I see a customer and I think their clothing is too tight and I feel like I should tell them, I could…
-Pause and think about if the comment COULD be considered inappropriate
-Keep the comment to myself
-Write/type comment in my personal notepad
This is something I can say when someone gives me a compliment.
Say, “thank you.” I could give them a compliment back.
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Broccoli, Celery, Carrots,
True or false: It is okay/appropriate to tell customers at work about a doctors appointment I had recently.
False. It’s okay to have “small talk” with customers, but telling them about a doctor’s appointment is sharing too much personal information.
True or False: It's OK to take other people's things.
False: You should always ask if you can use something that doesn't belong to you.
True or False: When a customer says hello to me while I am working, it is okay to say hello back.
TRUE. It is polite to make “small talk” with others.
If I have an urge to say something that might get me into trouble, I can do/say this instead.
I can say nothing.
I can think about the consequences.
I can write it in a personal notebook/journal.
I can make small talk about a neutral subject (like the weather).
Why is it important to wear deodorant and shower?
So that we don't smell bad/offensive.
True or false: It is okay to tell strangers on the internet my address.
False. It is not safe to give strangers personal information, including phone numbers, addresses, and financial information.
When I want to talk to someone, what's the first thing I should do?
Make sure they are free to talk, say excuse me or wait for the person to acknowledge you.
If someone at work has upset you, what could you do?
Try to keep myself calm, use coping skills, talk to my manager if it will affect my work
This is what “small talk” means.
Small talk is casual, polite, conversation people have when they don’t know each other well.
True or False: It is Okay to burp loudly when I am around other people.
False. This is gross, don't do it!
Is it appropriate to tell a co-worker that they would look better in a different shirt?
NO! While this may be your opinion, it could hurt their feelings. It could also be misinterpreted.
This is the reason it is important to listen when other people are giving directions?
So I understand the information given to me. This will help me be successful, save time and avoid confusion.
This type of compliment is appropriate to give customers while at work.
Neutral
These are the people I can give neutral compliments to.
Is it important to exercise? What benefits does exercise provide?
Yes. Good health, happiness, assists with good sleep, helps with mood.
If someone sends me inappropriate or hateful messages over the internet, I can do this.
-Block them