5 Basics of Friendship
Facial Expressions 1
Social cues in action
Facial Expressions 2
Social Cues: What do they mean?
100

Know their _____

NAME

100

Sad

100

T/F: Eye contact, facial expression, and body language are social cues.

TRUE! The words you say are only a small part of communication; social cues play a large role!

100

Happy

100

If someone has their arms crossed, how might they be feeling?

Uncomfortable or annoyed.

Sometimes, however, people just feel comfortable having their arms crossed! Other social cues can help you figure it out.

200

What should you have so you can contact them?

Phone number

Your parents can have their parents' number. Exchanging usernames for online games is also a good way to contact each other in that particular game!

200

Scared

200

T/F: It is important to turn your face and body toward someone when you are talking to them or they are talking to you.

TRUE! This indicates you are listening, and helps others feel like you are a good listener.

200

Angry
200

You sit next to your friend at lunch. They look at you, then scoot away from you, just a bit.

Why?

You were too close/in their personal space.

300

When do you hang out with friends?

During your free time!

300

Disgusted

300

T/F: You should NEVER look away from your conversation partner; always maintain eye contact to be a good listener!

FALSE! It is natural to look away for brief moments. "Staring" can make people feel uncomfortable.

300

Surprised

300

You are telling your friend about your favorite Genshin Impact character, and how you managed to finally farm enough materials to level them, and their weapon, to 90; they roll their eyes and say, "You told me this yesterday."

How do they feel?

Annoyed, because you are telling them information you have already shared with them.

400

What is something important you should you know about friends?

Likes and dislikes

400

Bored

400

If someone rolls their eyes, how might they be feeling? Bonus 50: Is this a polite way to show your feelings?

Annoyed, or sometimes frustrated.

NO! Sometimes it's better to either communicate why you are feeling frustrated or annoyed, or just say nothing.

400

Confused

400

You are telling your friend about a movie you just watched; they are looking at you, smiling, nodding, and keep asking questions about the movie. Are they interested or disinterested?

Interested! They are engaging in active listening (smiling, nodding, and participating)

You might want to consider how long you have been talking about the movie and change the subject soon, though!

500

How can you show them you care?

There are many ways!

Ask about their interests

Ask them how their day is going, how their weekend went, what their plans are, etc.

Make time to hang out in free time and ensure they are enjoying their time with you.

A good friend will return the favor!

500

Annoyed

500

Actively using social cues to show your partner that you are listening is called ______ _______

Active Listening

500

Frustrated, exasperated; "over it"

500

You finally gather up the courage to introduce yourself to a new person at lunch, while they are reading a book. You get their attention and tell them your name. Without looking at you, they say, "Nice to meet you."

What are their social cues telling you?

That they are not interested in introducing themself, becoming friends, having a conversation, etc.