Social Fake
What is a social fake?
Faking something that you are thinking or saying to be polite or kind
What is the word we learned that means to think about someone else's point of view?
Perspective
What does it mean to make an impression?
To do something or look a certain way that makes other people think positively or negatively about you.
Another student took the book that you wanted to read. What can you do?
Choose another book, ask to read it after them, ask if they want to split the time reading it
What is 1 step to do a social fake?
Look at the person, (pretend) to listen, make on topic comments, ask on topic questions, match your face to your words
What does it mean to empathize?
To understand another person's feelings
What can we do to make a good impression?
Smile, dress nicely, talk at a speaking volume
Your friend asks if you want to play videogames with them, but you would rather go to the park. What can you say?
Could we play outside instead? Could we play videogames for a little and then go to the park?
Why do you need to think about your facial expressions during a social fake?
Your face needs to match your words if you want someone to believe your social fake.
Elaina keeps trying, but can't figure out the right answer. How might she feel? What can you say to her?
She might feel frustrated. You can say "nice try" or ask if she wants help.
If we think someone has a bad impression of us, how can we change to make it positive?
Be kind, use a social fake, dress nicely, use active listening.
You are trying to listen to the teacher, but someone else is talking too loudly. What can you do or say?
Ignore it or politely ask the other person to please talk quietly
What are 2 situations in which we might need to use a fake?
A boring conversation, talking to your boss, being nice to a friend, opening a bad present
Kelly made a joke that she thought was very funny, but it actually hurt Michael's feelings. What are their perspectives in this situation? What is something you could say?
Kelly wasn't thinking about Michael's feelings. You could say "I don't think that was a very nice joke"
Jaime is always tripping and dropping stuff everywhere. What impression might you have of Jaime?
Jaime is very clumsy
Your friend brags about all the present they got over the holidays and you don't care about what they are saying.
Use a social fake while they are talking and try to change the subject when you can.
Your family member has been cooking all day for you. You take one bite of the food and it has no flavor at all. How can you use a social fake in this situation?
Say "I appreciate how much work you put into making this".
Jack was working on a project very slowly and Jill yelled at him to hurry up. What could their perspectives be on the situation?
Jack wanted to work slow so he could do a good job and follow all of the directions. Jill wanted to finish her work quickly and felt frustrated.
How should we position our body when we are making a good first impression?
Face the speaker, make eye contact, stand up straight
You don't feel like hanging out with your family, but your parents are forcing you to.
Ask if you can hang out for a little bit and then go do what you want after.