Intro to Social Skills
This is what you do when you greet someone politely.
Communication involves talking AND this other important skill.
Listening
What is empathy?
understanding how someone else feels.
What's the first thing you should try to do when you have a disagreement.
talk calmly about the problem
What is a healthy relationship?
when two people treat each other kindly, support each other, and feel safe being themselves.
Waiting your turn to speak shows this social skill.
patience or respect
What is body language or nonverbal communication?
Looking at someone when they speak is part of this type of communication.
Listening when someone else is speaking shows this.
What is respect?
Instead of blaming someone, you can use these types of statements.
What are “I statements”?
A healthy friend will do this when you say “no.”
What is respect your boundaries?
This social skill means working well with others in a group.
What is teamwork?
Interrupting someone while they talk is an example of this type of listening.
Poor Listening
If a classmate looks sad, a respectful thing to do is this.
Ask if they are okay or offer support
Walking away to cool down before solving a problem is called this.
What is taking a break or cooling down?
Name one quality of a good friend.
trust, honesty, kindness, support.
When you admit you made a mistake and try to fix it, you are showing this.
What is responsibility?
What is effective communication?
Speaking clearly and respectfully during a disagreement is called this.
Treating people fairly no matter their background shows this value.
Respect or being fair
What is compromise?
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If a friend pressures you to do something wrong, the healthy thing to do is this.
What is say no or walk away?
This skill helps you control your emotions and reactions.
self-control or self-management
Words, tone of voice, and body language together make up this.
Communication
Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes means you are showing this.
Empathy
If two people cannot solve a conflict, they can ask this person for help.
Who is a trusted adult, teacher, or counselor?
What is loyalty?
when someone supports you even when things are difficult.