Problem Solving
While playing video games, Michael accidentally breaks Keegan's Xbox controller. Keeagn is mad and t4ells Michael he doesn't want to be friends or hang out again. Keegan asks Michael to leave his house. Did this reaction match the size of the problem?
No, Keegan's reaction did not match the size of the problem. An Xbox controller can be fixed or replaced, but Keegan reacted as if Michael had done something really mean to him on purpose.
This is a person who you do not know. You should not share personal information with them.
Stranger
Compliments, helpful thoughts, positive comments, and general questions are all examples of things you can THINK OR SAY????
SAY IT
Sports, video games, food, weekend plans, school
The new girl at school says, "Hi I'm Casey." What do you say?
Hi I'm ____. Where are you from?
Caleb wants to stay after school but doesn't have a ride home. How could Mike could try to solve the problem?
He can call a parent or ask a friend for a ride home.
These people are the closest to you on the relationship ruler. You spend the most time with them and they know a lot about you.
Family members
Jackie and her friends are going to the mall. They ask Danielle to come, but Danielle’s parents don’t allow her to go places without any parent chaperones. This makes Danielle feel embarrassed. Her friends are wondering why Danielle can’t come. Jackie knows the real reason. What could she say to them?
She could say that Danielle is busy and cannot make it this time. She should not tell them the true reason because it could hurt Danielle's feelings and make her feel even more embarrassed.
How would you keep a conversation going?
By making comments and asking questions
Your teacher is having a conversation on google meet. You really need her help. What do you say?
Christine was waiting for the next computer when her classmate took it. What are two things Christine could do to try to solve the problem?
She could explain that she was waiting for a while. She could also ask nicely if she can use the computer because she really has to get something done.
These are people who you know a little bit. You may be in the same class, but you don't talk or hang out outside of school.
Acquaintances
Comments about someone's weight, looks, religion, race...
What could you say to start a conversation with your teacher in the morning?
Good morning, how are you?
Your classmates and teacher are talking about your favorite topic. What do you say?
I love _____ too!
Hunter was hanging out with Joey, when Eric called him and asked him to come over his house. Hunter knows Eric and Joey do not get along. Hunter wants to keep hanging out with Joey, but wants to go to Eric’s too. He decides to talk to Joey and Eric, and asks if they can set aside their differences so they can all hang out together. What do you think will happen? Will this solve Hunter’s problem?
Rather than choosing between his two friends, Hunter chose a good solution to his problem by talking to his friends honestly and asking them to set aside their differences. This solution would be likely to help solve Hunter's problem.
Friends
Ashley and Julie are studying, and Julie is humming loudly. Ashley asks Julie, “Would you mind being a little quieter? I just can’t concentrate with a lot of noise.” Is this something Ashley should think or say?
This is something Ashley can say. Even though it might be a bit uncomfortable for her to say to Julie, she's advocating for herself in a polite way.
What would happen if you didn't end a conversation and just walked away?
The other person would feel confused.
Your friend asks, "Do you like my new earrings?" You don't like them. What do you say?
How fun to get new earrings! That's awesome, I'm happy for you.
Greg and Tammy are friends who sit next to each other in science class. They have a test today, and Tammy forgot to study for it. She asks Greg if she can copy his answers during the test. Greg feels nervous but agrees. What do you think is most likely to happen?
Both of them will get in trouble for cheating.
These are the friends we know best. We might spend more time with these friends compared to others.
Close friends or best friends
You went to your friend's performance but you didn't think she did very well because she forgot some of the words to her song. When she asks for your opinion you tell her, "It seemed like you forgot the words, it was really noticeable." Is this something you should think or say?
How do other people feel when you abruptly change the topic during a conversation or say something off-topic?
They feel confused.
Your classmate is eating a tuna sandwich at lunch and the smell is too much for you. What do you say?
Maybe politely walk away. Tell her, the smell is too strong for me, I'll be back.