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Thought Bubbles
Smart/Wacky Guess
Big Problem or Little Problem?
What does that mean?
Social Fake
100
You open up a birthday present from your grandma. It's a sweater that you really don't like and know you will never wear. You think: "This is the ugliest sweater I've ever seen!" What do you SAY?
Thanks, Grandma! It'll be great for a cold day! (don't forget facial expression and tone of voice)
100
There is a new kid on your bus. He always wears a Red Sox hat. You guess that he probably moved to NYC from Chicago.
WACKY GUESS.
100
You missed the bus. What size problem and what is the expected reaction?
This is annoying, but not really a big problem. Probably your mom or dad will help you get to school.
100
You are running out the door to go to school on time and your dad says, "Didn't you forget something?" What are three things this could mean?
1. you forgot your backpack 2. you forgot your lunch 3. you forgot to say goodbye (hug/kiss)
100
Your mom asks you to help her with dinner. You are playing Minecraft and really don't feel like helping. What should you say? What should you do?
Social Fake: Say "sure, be right there!" (remember tone of voice) Help
200
Your teacher is talking to your class about the planets. You feel bored and tired. You think "This is so boring and I want to sleep!" Where should your body be? Where should your eyes be?
Your body should be "IN THE GROUP" Your eyes should be looking AT THE TEACHER. Remember, we "think with our eyes"
200
You're at your computer, and the room starts to smells like garlic. Your mom calls out to you and says "can you help me?" What is your smart guess about what your mom wants?
She probably wants help with making dinner.
200
You tripped on a crack in the sidewalk and feel embarrassed. What size problem and what is the expected reaction?
GLITCH
200
Your teacher tells you that a visitor is coming to observe your class. What kind of thoughts do you want the visitor to have about your class? What can you do?
Be on your best behavior. Try not to do unexpected things (calling out, teasing...). Do your best.
200
You lost a game against your brother. You're feeling very upset about it. How could you use the social fake?
Smile and say "good game -- but I'll beat you the next time!"
300
You notice your best friend got a haircut. You think, "that haircut looks good on her." What do you say? How will your friend feel when you say it? How will your friend feel about you?
"You got a haircut! It looks nice!" (compliment) Your friend will feel happy and will have good thoughts about you.
300
You walk into your class and notice there's an unfamiliar teacher. What is your smart guess?
Your teacher is absent and you have a substitute teacher.
300
Your grandmother is sick and your mom has to go out of town for a few weeks to take care of her. What size problem and what is the expected reaction?
This is a big problem for your grandmother, and your mom is doing her best to help. Although it might mean some big changes in your routine for the next few weeks, it's not a big problem for you.
300
You and your friend were being silly during class. Your teacher says, "What floor is this?" What does your teacher mean?
a) Your teacher is lost. b) Students on the 5th floor are expected to set a good example for younger students. c) Your teacher is giving you a quiz.
300
An kid on your bus is talking about their day and you are not interested. You are having a hard time paying attention to what they're saying. How should you use the social fake?
Nod your head, look over at them from time to time, and make some comments to show you're listening.
400
You were invited to eat dinner at a friend's house. Your friend's mom makes peas (you really don't like peas) and puts a heaping pile on your plate. You think "eeew, I'm going to vomit." Your thought bubble pops and you say what you are thinking. What kind of thoughts does your friend's mom have about you? What could you have done instead?
UNCOMFORTABLE THOUGHTS (you might not get invited over again for dinner). Instead, you could have not said anything and avoided eating the peas (or mixed them in with something you like better).
400
When you get to school, your friend is sitting alone, looking at the ground, with her head in her hands. How is your friend feeling? What should you do?
Sad/Upset, you should ask your friend if she's okay. If she doesn't want to talk about it, say "I hope you feel better, let me know if there's anything I can do" and walk away.
400
You lose a board game. What size problem and what is the expected reaction?
This is a little problem. It was probably fun to play, even if you didn't end up winning.
400
You run down the stairs and burst into the OT room. Ms. King says, "Where's the fire?" What does she mean?
a) Have you been following the news? b) Why are you in such a hurry? c) Does the room feel warm?
400
You and your friend are going to the movies with your friend's sister. You have to go see the movie your friend's sister wants to see ("A Dog's Purpose"). You would much rather see "Lego Batman." How could you use the social fake?
Go to "A Dog's Purpose" without pouting or complaining. Make a deal (compromise) with your friend that the next time you go see a movie, you will be the one to choose what to see.
500
Watch the following video. How did she use the social fake? Is this a comfortable conversation or an uncomfortable conversation? Why? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qahquVSL5Q
Even though she was bored and not interested in the topic, she used facial expression, tone of voice, and body language to make her friend have 'comfortable thoughts.' She kept the conversation going and managed to bring it around to a topic they were both interested in.
500
You are at a movie and are trying to get comfortable in your chair. You kick the seat in front of you and a person turns around really quickly to look at you but doesn't say anything. What's your smart guess?
They are feeling annoyed that you kicked their chair. You should not do it again.
500
You break your arm. What size problem and what is the expected reaction?
This is a pretty big problem, but hopefully there are people around to help you. You need to focus on explaining what happened and where it hurts, and go quickly to see a doctor.
500
You come in the classroom during recess and start to play a game at the computer. Your teacher says, "It's recess." What is she asking you to do? (Assume that this school has "recess," and that whenever the weather is good, students go outside. It's a sunny day.)
Please leave the classroom and go outside.
500
Watch this video. Is Sheldon's social fake successful? Why or why not. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WtD23tWJAM&list=PLUtNB8_kihpbzIfp5bSNTzlrLHaSVcarw&index=4
What is unsuccessful? Sheldon is not acting like he means it -- he is showing that he is very uncomfortable.