Sarcasm
What is sarcasm?
When someone says something that is clearly the opposite of what they mean.
Name two things that change in someone's tone of voice when they are angry.
Volume goes up
Tone gets flat
Pitch gets lower
How can I tell that people are listening to me?
Facial expressions are changing
Eyebrows are raising
People are commenting on my topic of conversaion
What should I do before I try to tell someone a joke?
Think about it
Ask myself, "Is this offensive?"
Ask myself, "Will they get it?"
What are three things to remember when introducing yourself at an interview?
Firm handshake
Say your full name
Stand up straight
Look them in the eye
Sarcasm? Yes or No
Two men walk into an empty football stadium. One man says to the other, "Man, I hope we can find a seat."
Yes
Name two things that change in someone's tone of voice when they are excited
Volume goes up
Pitch gets higher
How can I tell when someone is not interested in what I am saying?
The keep glancing away
They are not commenting or asking further questions
They keep saying, "uh huh"
They are looking at their phone
Think it or say it?
My partner in class is going on and on about this movie he saw over break. I finally say, "Wow you are really annoying today."
Think it
A new member joined social skills group. How would you introduce yourself?
Hey, I'm ____.
Whatsup? Are you in group now? I'm ____
Hey, what's your name? I'm ____
What are two clues to listen for when trying to understand sarcasm?
2. Listen for elongated words (well excussse me!)
3. Listen for a flat tone of voice
Say this sentence in an excited tone of voice:
"We're getting a puppy over the summer."
...
I walk into video gamers club. What are three topics that are appropriate to talk about?
Video Games
Electronics
Game systems
Think it or say it?
My classmate told me that it looked like I brushed my hair with a firecracker. I say, "Whatever. You look like an idiot."
Name three people you would formally introduce yourself to.
Doctor
Potential employer
New coach
Make a sarcastic remark for this situation:
Your friend missed the bus to school and you said, "..."
"You're really taking school seriously these days"
Say this sentence in an annoyed tone of voice.
"I won't be late for dinner."
...
I am in social skills group with my two teachers and peers. What are three topics I should not talk about and why?
Bodily functions
Badmouthing teachers
A party that happened over the weekend
Because these are topics I can share with close friends, not teachers.
Think it or say it?
My parents want to take me to a sushi dinner for my birthday, but I don't really like sushi. I say, "Sushi is kind of gross."
Say it
What is small talk?
What are three things you can ask during small talk?
A brief conversation you have with someone to catch up or when talking with someone new.
How is your day going?
Did you have a good holiday?
Looking forward to the weekend?
Make a sarcastic remark for this situation:
Your friend dropped his lunch tray in line and you say, "..."
"You've got nice hands. Are you going out for the football team?"
"Wow, that wasn't embarrassing."
"Smooth"
Say this sentence in a shocked tone of voice:
"You got an A in math."
...
My friends are studying hard in the library, but I want to talk to them about my weekend plans. What should I do to show that I have read the room properly?
Wait to tell them my story until the bell rings. Sit and study with them and try to be as quiet as I can. If they start talking, maybe I will get my chance to tell them about my weekend.
5 of my friends want pizza, but I want taco bell. What can I say? What might I think?
Say: "Pizza is fine"
Think: "Ugh I don't want pizza"
You received a text from a friend. What can you say in response?
Friend: I just saw Aquaman. Have you seen it yet?
You: Yea it was awesome
Friend: Uhh you must have slept through the movie
You:
Did we watch the same movie?
Agree to disagree
You have to admit, the graphics were awesome though