Electronic Communication
If you call someone on the phone, you should begin the conversation by:
a) talking about what happened to you at school today
b) identifying yourself, asking how they are and if it's a good time to talk
c) asking them lots of questions about their day
b) identifying yourself, asking how they are and if it's a good time to talk
Is this an OPEN-ENDED question?
What do you like to do on the weekend?
YES!
Why do people tease? Choose ALL that are correct.
a) They are trying to get a reaction out of you.
b) They want to get you upset.
c) They like the same things as you.
d) They want to embarrass you.
a) They are trying to get a reaction out of you.
b) They want to get you upset.
d) They want to embarrass you.
a) rolling your eyes
b) shrugging your shoulders
c) shaking your head no
d) plugging your ears and saying, "I can't hear you!"
a) rolling your eyes
b) shrugging your shoulders
c) shaking your head no
What are some ways you can keep your cool in an argument?
Teacher decides.
When you need to end a phone call, you should:
a) say, "Well it's been real!" and hang up.
b) stay on the phone as long as possible until they get tired and say they have to go
c) give a cover story, say it was nice talking and I'll talk to you later, bye
c) give a cover story, say it was nice talking and I'll talk to you later, bye
Is this an open-ended question? Y/N
Which one do you like better, reading books, or watching movies?
NO
What happens when you ignore the teasing?
They keep teasing you.
You make yourself an easy target.
T/F
Teasers usually try to tease more than once. So you should be prepared if they try it again.
TRUE
a) it shows them that you are listening
b) it makes them feel like you care
c) you want to annoy them
d) it makes them feel heard
a) it shows them that you are listening
b) it makes them feel like you care
d) it makes them feel heard
Why do we use cover stories when calling people or leaving voicemail message?
a) because it's fun to make up stories
b) so they people know why you are calling
c) so that you can keep all your stories straight with friends
b) so they people know why you are calling
a) to be nosy
b) we want to know everything
c) it keeps the conversation going
c) it keeps the conversation going
What happens when you walk away? Choose all the correct answers.
a) They follow you.
b) They stop teasing.
c) They keep teasing.
a) They follow you.
c) They keep teasing.
T/F
You should use teasing comebacks with kids AND adults.
FALSE
It is disrespectful and you can get in trouble when you use teasing comebacks with adults.
How can you solve a problem with a friend after an argument? CHOOSE ALL the correct answers.
a) tell them they were wrong
b) ask them what they want you to do
c) tell them what you'll do differently
d) suggest what you want them to do
b) ask them what they want you to do
c) tell them what you'll do differently
d) suggest what you want them to do
T/F
If I text my friend 2 times, leave 2 voicemail messages, and email 2 times, without hearing back, I'm following the TWO MESSAGE RULE.False!
The two message rule means you can send 2 messages TOTAL without hearing back.
Ask a follow up question to the following comment:
I really enjoy taking art classes.
Teacher judges the answer.
When is it appropriate to tell an adult right away?
When the teaser will physically hurt you or is threatening to hurt you.
T/F
The best way to get a teaser to stop is to stomp your feet and cry when they tease you.
FALSE
Teasers are looking to get a reaction out of you. When you don't show a reaction, they don't get what they want. So they will be more likely to stop teasing.
T/F
This is an example of showing you are listening:
"I feel bad when you tell jokes about me."
"It sounds like I upset you."
TRUE
This shows you are listening.
T/F
It is helpful to trade information several times before asking for someone's contact information.
True
When you are talking with someone and you correct them what they are saying, for example, "That is an adverb and actually the correct way to say it is 'I'm doing WELL.'"
This is an example of:
a) policing
b) listening to your friend
c) exchanging information
d) making a follow-up comment
a) policing
Give two examples of a short verbal comeback.
Teacher decides.
Once you give a teasing comeback you should:
a) stand there to see what they say
b) make a face
c) walk away from the teaser
d) get your friends to come watch
c) walk away from the teaser
Why is it important to say you are sorry, even if you don't think you are wrong?
Teacher decides.
Because the person is feeling bad and you want to acknowledge that you are sorry they are feeling that way. It helps end the argument.