types of friendships
This person is someone you see often and share interests with.
What do you look for to see if you might be able to make a friend?
what is...
appearance, clothing, hair
their interests, what they talk about
what they do during free time
who they hang out with
where they hang out
social activities they belong to
What do you do when someone starts a conversation about a topic you don't know or care about?
What is..... You respond with, "I don't know about that, can you tell me more?" or "Nice"
What would someone who is NOT a friend say/do?
What is...
Tell your secrets
get you into trouble
Asking for money
make fun of you, or physically hurt you (pushing, kicking)
tell you to do something you don't want to do (send inappropriate pictures)
What do you do when someone you don't know greets you? (example: "Good morning", "Hello, how are you today?", "Hey there")
What is.... politely (eye gaze, smile) respond.
Example: "Morning", "I'm good thanks, how are you?", "Hi"
This person is someone you see occasionally, but don't know each other well.
What is an aquaintence?
Name 10 different social groups
What are...
Jocks/sports, drama/theater, artists, animal lovers, car lovers, sci-fi, band/music, political groups, military groups, religious groups
Do you share the same information with friends, doctors, a food delivery service, parents, or an emergency responder?
What is....
No. You share different information with different people.
What do you do when someone tells you to give them money (to pay for something they can't afford) or they won't be your friend?
What is...
Tell them you can't give them your money. You are spending it on something else.
What do you do when you need help and the person you need help from is busy?
What is... Politely say, "Excuse me ____, When you are available, I need some help"
Begin on a different task. Wait quietly at your seat.
This person is someone you share a lot of interests together, you hang out and/or talk with almost every day and have romantic feelings for.
What is a girlfriend/boyfriend/significant other?
Is being a friend a choice?
What is...
Yes. You don't have to be friends with everyone, but it is important to be FRIENDLY (kind words, kind actions) to everyone.
If you are not interested in the topic of conversation someone brings up, do you look at them with a blank stare, ignore them or walk away?
What is....
No. That is considered rude.
Instead, you politely listen and respond with telling them, "oh neat, I don't know about" or "I didn't know that"
What do you do if you get a text message with pictures of someone or themselves naked or they ask you for naked pictures of yourself?
What is...
You delete the pictures, do not send any pictures and tell them not to send/ask for pictures again.
You may have to block them from contacting you if they keep asking/sending you inappropriate messages.
What do you do when you are given a task you don't like or want to do?
What is...
Do what is requested politely with a positive attitude. Sometimes we have to do things we don't like to do.
This person is someone you share interests with, trust with your secrets, you feel supported by them and you get together a lot. No romantic emotions.
What is a best friend?
How can you tell if you are being accepted as a friend in a group?
What is...
you are sought out by a person/s in the group.
they talk to and respond to your comments/actions.
they give you their contact information and ask for yours
you are invited to activities
they say nice things to you and give you compliments
How do you start a conversation when talking to someone?
What is....
You can ask a question or make a comment about a subject or activity
example: "What did you do this weekend?"
"I saw a new movie yesterday."
Does a friend take your possessions/steal your property?
No. A friend does not steal your stuff.
What do you do when you are at lunch and someone is being mean/a bully?
What is...
Tell them, "Hey, that's not nice."
"I don't like when you talk that way." and move to a different place/table if possible.
This person is someone in the community that can help you if you are in trouble, lost or hurt.
Who is a first responder (police officer, fire fighter, doctor, therapist, teacher)?
How can you tell if you are being rejected (not accepted) by a person/s in a group?
what is...
they do not seek you out and you are ignored,
they do not give/ask you for contact information
they do not invite you to activities
they laugh at you or make fun of you
How do you end a conversation?
What is...
Say, "Great talking to you, I have to get started/finished on a few things"
or "I have an appointment/phone call I have to make."
Do you make a best friend after being together 1 time?
What is...
No, best friends are friendships developed over time.
What do you do if/when someone tells you to stop or that you are being mean?
What is...
Say, "I'm sorry" and stop what is making someone upset.
Remember it is important to think about how your actions and words make other people feel.