Conversation Skills
Emotions & Reactions
Social Boundaries
Problem solving & Conflict
Social Rules
100

What are some good ways to start a conversation with someone new?

By greeting them and introducing yourself. (Ex, hi, hey, hello, my name is _______. 

100

How can you tell if someone is happy, sad, or angry?

By paying attention to their facial expressions, tone of voice, and posture. 

100

Is it okay to hug someone you just met? Why or why not?

It is not okay to hug someone you just met. Why?_________

100

How can you tell if someone is upset with you?

They may act differently or be avoidant. 

100

This is a polite way to let someone know they’re too close.

 What is "Can you please give me a little space?"?

200

What do you say when someone says “Hi” to you?

Answer or respond nicely (Ex, hi, hey, hello)

200

What should you do if someone looks upset?


Ask if they're okay or give them space. 

200

What does it mean to respect someone’s personal space?


Provide enough space between you and the other personal so both feel comfortable. 

200

What can you do if you and a friend want to do different things?

Talk about it, compromise

200

What can you do if you don't know what to say in a group?

Listen more

Make a follow up comment

ask questions

provide silence

300

How do you know when it’s your turn to talk in a conversation?

The other person stops talking and it's looking at me.

Or if the other person asks a question. 

300

What do you do if someone is laughing and you’re not sure why?

Ask them to explain

300

How do you know if someone wants to be left alone?

If they keep quiet, avoid eye contact, seem closed off. 

300

What do you say if someone is being bossy or unfair?

Apologize

Ask, How so?

300

Why is it important to take turns in games or conversations?

Everyone gets time to share

Builds social skills

Make connections

400

What can you do if you don't know what to say in a group?

Continue to listen 

Wait for a pause

Make a comment


400

What makes you feel comfortable when you're upset?

Open ended

400

What are things friends do for each other?

Listen, help, support, etc.

400

How can you make up after an argument?


Apologize

Talk about it

Compromise

400

How do you know if a joke is appropriate to share?

Based on the reaction of other

If it's a nice, non-discriminatory content

500

How can you show you're listening to someone? 

By being attentive (Ex. making eye contact, head nodding, facial expressions)

500

What makes you feel uncomfortable when you're upset?

Open ended

500

What should you do if someone is being unkind or teasing you?

Share how you feel appropriate

Rely on your coping skills

Leave the room

500

What’s a good way to calm down when you’re frustrated with someone?


Utilize coping skills


500

Hugging or touching should only happen when this is given.

What is "permission or consent"?