Social Skills

Read the Room

100

A friend is giving short answers and avoiding eye contact. This likely means.. 

They may be upset or don't want to talk 

200

If someone keeps checking their phone while you're talking, it usually signals this 

Disinterest or distraction 

300

Laughing at a serious moment would be considered this type of social mistake 

Inappropriate timing 

400

Not noticing someone's discomfort during a conversation shows a lack of this skill 

social awareness 

What Should you Say?

100

Your classmate drops their books. A socially appropriate response would be this 

Offering to help 

200

Someone shares good news about making a team. How could you respond?

Tell them congratulations or give positive acknowledgement 

300

If you accidentally interrupt someone, the appropriate response is this 

Apologizing and letting them continue 

Perspective Taking

100

You text a friend something important, and they read it but don't reply for hours. Later they act normal. What are 2 possible explanations?

They got busy or distracted 

They forgot 

200

You make a joke in class and people laugh, but one person looks upset and goes quiet. What perspective might that person have?

The person might feel targeted, embarrassed, or misunderstood 

300

You're explaining something, and someone cuts you off mid-sentence. Why might they have interrupted?

They may be excited 

They may think their idea is urgent

Problem Solving

100

A student gets frustrated when their idea isn't chosen in a group and shuts down.What is a possible solution? 

Take a short pause, then rejoin 

Ask how to contribute in another way 

Share ideas calmly instead of withdrawing 

200

During a disagreement, one person keeps raising their voice, making the situation worse. What is a possible solution?

Lower your tone 

Suggest taking a break 

Use coping strategies 

Conversation Skills

100

A student only gives one-word answers during conversations, which makes interactions end quickly. Improving this requires this skill.

elaboration (adding more detail to responses)

Possible Solutions:

• Add at least one extra sentence
• Share a related thought or example
• Ask a follow-up question

200

During a conversation, someone keeps talking without noticing others trying to speak. This shows difficulty with this skill.

Turn taking 

Possible Solutions: 

• Pause and check if others want to speak
• Watch for nonverbal cues (like someone leaning in)
• Ask, “What do you think

300

A student changes the topic suddenly without connecting it to what was being discussed. A stronger conversational approach would include this.

Smooth topic transitions 

Possible Solutions:

• Use linking phrases (“That reminds me…”)
• Wait for a natural pause
• Briefly connect old topic to new one

400

During a conversation, a person focuses only on what they want to say next instead of listening. Effective communication requires this skill.

Active listening 

Possible Solutions:

• show engagement
• Paraphrase what the other person said
• Ask relevant follow-up questions