What should your tone of voice sound like if you are giving a compliment?
Excited, genuine, surprised, animated, etc...
You're out of money at the arcade and need a friend to throw you a few bucks. How would you say it to them?
Answers may vary.
"Hey bro, can you lend a few bucks to me? I can pay you back next week when my moms pays me for cleaning the garage. I would appreciate it."
If you're at school and you want someone's attention, what is the first thing you learned that you should do?
Approach them
Walk up to them
Get closer to them
Get their attention somehow
What are a few good activities to do with other people your same age? Boy / Girl / One-on-One / Large group
Anything cool and age appropriate that involves other people.
One thing:
Achieves a success
Shares a success
Wins a competition
Dresses up
Tries to look better
Gives you a compliment
Shows off something new
What should happen after someone does a favor for you?
What do you say, What do you do?
You might have to owe them a favor now. You would tell "Thanks for the favor I appreciate it. Now I owe you one!"
You would do for them what they did for you. Example: They held the first door open for you, you hold the next door open for them.
You walked closer to a group of people because you want to join their basketball game. You are watching them play. It looks like they don't mind if you are there watching them - what should you do next?
Try talking to them
Ask to join the game
Join the game and see if they let you play
What is a quality that is important to you when finding someone who can work with you on a group project for school?
Examples of qualities:
Hard working - Dependable - Honest - Reliable - Talkative
What does Ms. Jasmine do for a job? Describe her duties, or tell about what she is able to do for others for her job? (Not the job of teaching us in Google Meets)
Your friend did very good on her Semester Exams. What's the best compliment you can give her?
WHAT?! Way to go on your exam!
I'm so proud of you, that's awesome. Unbelievable
That's so cool, you're so smart!
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At your job, nobody is around you, you can't reach for something at the top shelf. What should you do [PHYSICALLY] to get help? Be specific
Walk to go find the person that can help you.
Wave your arms to get their attention.
Call out for them if you need to.
Get closer to them and talk to them.
Point to where you need help.
If you joined into someone's activity (sport, game, conversation, group, hang out session, etc), and you look at the people and it looks like they aren't comfortable with you being there - what should you do?
Leave
Walk away
Say goodbye
Wave, go back to where you were
What kind of person would you choose to go to the arcade with?
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Tell about the different qualities of a certain person related to going to an arcade.
What is the difference between a job and a career?
A job is what you can do right now. You can get a job and learn many different smaller skills that can help you in high school, college, or anywhere else after graduation. A career is what you want to do for a longer time after high school or college. You learn skills about that career at a trade school, college, university, etc. You spend many years being taught the skills and knowledge in order to start your new career in whatever you decide to do.
Your friend got a lot of likes on his YouTube upload. He walks up to you and shows you his phone. How can you show a good compliment using body language?
Leaning in closer to them
Look at his phone more closely
Point to the phone or screen
Put your arm around him (don't be creepy)
How would you ask a co-worker to cover your shift if you can't come into work next week because you're going on vacation.
Remember: Say the problem > Why you need the help/favor > Now, ask for it!
Hey man, I have a problem. I'm going on vacation but can't find anyone to cover my shift.
My family goes to Colorado once a year and we're going next week. I need someone to cover for me.
Would you be able to help me out and cover me on Thursday and Friday? I would owe you back 2 days and would really appreciate it.
What should you do if you join a person / group and it it is going well for everyone, and you are having a good time?
Keep going
Keep on doing the activity
Talk to them more, ask more questions, make more comments
Tell them you want to do it again next time.
What is an activity you can do this summer with a friend? And why did you pick that person?
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Name 3 places you can realistically apply for a job at this summer.
3 places
Your friend texts you and says: "I did it! I'm so proud of myself!"
You don't know why they are so proud of themselves, but you text your friend: "Wow! Way to go..."
How can you make your compliment better?
Ask your friend questions.
"Why are you so proud?"
Tell them why you are happy.
Be more specific
What could you say if the person isn't able to help you or do a favor for you?
OKAY
OK Maybe Later
That's understandable, but alright. Thank you
No big deal
Darn, Thanks anyways
I’ll come back later
Tell about a time when someone would need help from you?
What do you need to say and do in that situation?
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Volunteering, at a job, at the store, someone is hurt,
Why is it important to do an activity with a certain person who fits those same qualities of the activity?
Because both you and the other person will have a better time and you'll want to do it again.
Because when the PERSON + ACTIVITY + QUALITIES match up, you will have a better time socializing and make better friends.
Name at least one weakness that you have that you might talk about with a boss, supervisor, or during a job interview. (This isn't a "Superhero" weakness like kryptonite or fear of bats).
Then, tell how you are working on this weakness, how you have overcome it, or any accommodations you might need for this "weakness" if you get the job
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"I have a hard time understanding people when they talk fast"
"I make mistakes when I am really nervous"
"I struggle to look at people directly in their eyes when they are talking to me"