Friends
Name 4 common characteristics of a good friend?
sharing common interests
kindness
support
commitment/loyalty
honesty
equality
ability to self-disclose
conflict resolution
What does it mean if your roommate has a tie on the door
roommate has a girl/guy in the room and wants privacy.
What is expected when going to see a movie in the theater?
-Put your phone on silent and put it away
-Don't speak excessively during the movie (5 comments max)
-Open loud candy before the movie starts
-Stay in your seat
-Keep your feet on the floor
rules for passing gas
-excuse yourself and go to the bathroom or empty room
-move away from the crowd
-not acceptable at the dinner table
-not acceptable in tight spaces (elevators)
-not acceptable on a date or in front of a boyfriend or girlfriend
What are hygiene and dress expectations for a job interview?
Business casual with good hygiene (brushed/combed and clean hair, teeth brushed, deodorant, perfume or cologne-1 or 2 sprays ONLY)
Men: collared shirt, dress shirt, pants, clean shoes, tie, suit jacket
Women: dresses (make sure it is not low cut or too short), blouse, dress pants, heels, wedges, flats
Cell phone rules when you are hanging out with a friend
- Put your phone away and spend time with the person in front of you
-If someone calls you while hanging out, ask your friend if you can take it (being respectful): Do you mind if I take this phone call really fast?
-mutually shared experience using your phones
You don't have a car and your roommate offers to let you use theirs. What do you have to do when you return their car?
-Remove anything you brought into the car
-Fill up the gas tank
You see a cute dog at the park that you want to pet. What are the hidden rules?
-approach the person and the dog slowly
-you must ask to pet the dog before touching it
-1 minute time limit for petting the dog.
How many times are you allowed to text or leave a message to a casual friend in a row?
TWO! short messages or texts. Anything more than that makes you seem desperate and/or needy.
When are you expected to respond to an email?
office hours vs. quiet hours
If sent during the workday you are expected to respond that day.
If sent during quiet hours (not at work), check in the morning before work so you are prepared to answer.
What should you do if someone gives you their phone to look at a photo?
Look at the photo and return the phone. Do not swipe to the next photo, it could be personal.
Accidently swipe - immediately look away and hand the phone back
Respect the other person's property when holding it
When everyone else finished their quiz, a teacher asked the last student "would you like to finish your quiz in the hall" the student responded no and continued working. What was the teacher implying?
Give at least 4 examples of public transportation etiquette
-if you are listening to music or watching a video use headphones
-give your seat up to elderly, pregnant or physically disabled
-do not give personal information to people on the bus
-wait for people to get off the bus before you get on
-respect boundaries, if there are many open seats don't sit directly next to someone else
First Date Rules
*4/7 for full points
-Let a friend know where you are going and who you are meeting
-Choose an activity to do. Takes away some of the pressure
-Don't speak about past relationships or anything too personal
-Do stand/sit up straight and smile - will show confidence
-Keep phone in pocket or purse (most of the night)
-If you are walking with your date, walk with them not behind or in front of them.
-Do not physically touch your date without consent
You are having a problem in the office with a project or a coworker, and want to speak to your boss. How do you do this?
-Send an email to make an appointment
-Do not complain to your boss, instead offer a solution. Coming to your boss with a solution will increase your chances of fixing the problem.
Expectations for meeting a friends parents
-Use appropriate language
-Make eye contact and introduce yourself
-Maintain arms length boundary
-Do not share stories you friend told you in confidence.
-Make small talk and attempt to find a common interest.
-Use cover story to leave the conversation
The professor says "Next week we will be discussing chapter 4, the stock market crash of 1929". What is expected of you?
The chapter needs to be read before your class next week. Be prepared to answer questions about the chapter.
Public restroom etiquette: urinals
-if there are 3 urinals do not use the middle
-always leave at least 1 urinal between you and another person
-do not look at the other person or try to speak to them
-keep your pants up and only unzip the zipper when going to the bathroom
How do you flirt with your face?
-look at the person, make eye contact
-give a slight smile (not big and no teeth)
-look away
-repeat
-eventually, approach if they give the same social cues back.
Name three differences between speaking to your boss and your work colleague.
any reasonable response
It is necessary to set boundaries. Give three examples of healthy boundaries between you and a friend.
-Doesn't compromise values for others
-Knows personal wants, needs, and can communicate them
-Accepts when a friend says "no"
-Shares personal information in an appropiate way (does not over or under share).
What are the expectations for working on a group project in a college class?
3/4 = full points
-Exchange contact information
-Split responsibility of project fairly between members of the group
-Ask for clarification when needed
-Use assertive communication = don't be taken advantage of
What is expected when dining out at a restaurant?
*5/7 needed for full points
-Use please and thank you
-Do not snap fingers at wait staff
-Be patient and empathic to your server... most places are currently understaffed
-If you need to change your order or have allergies let the server know as soon as possible
-use a napkin and chew with your mouth closed
-excuse yourself from the table if you need to take a phone call
-if phones are on the table they need to be faced down or put away entirely
-make sure to leave a tip
What are the 7 steps of entering a conversation with an unfamiliar peer group?
1. casually look over
2. use a prop
3. listen for a common interest
4. mention common interest
5. trade information
6. assess interest
7. introduce yourself
You do not agree with what your boss is saying at a staff meeting... where/why/how do you express your need for clarification or dislike?
Where: privately in the office.
Why: Do not contradict your boss in front of other colleagues, he/she is still your superior in the chain of command
How: Ask for clarification, offer a possible solution.