Perspective Taking
What is perspective taking?
A.) Thinking only about yourself
B.) Understanding what others might think or feel
C.) Winning arguments
D.) Ignoring others
B.) Understanding what others might think or feel
How do you politely join a conversation?
A.) Interrupt loudly
B.) Wait and join at the right moment
C.) Walk away
D.) Change the subject immediately
B.) Wait and join at the right moment
Waiting your turn in line is:
Expected
What does facing someone with your body show?
You are listening
What is the first step in solving a problem?
A.) Yell
B.) Stay calm
C.) Blame others
D.) Ignore it
B.) Stay calm
If your friend looks upset and quiet, what might they be thinking?
A.) "I want to play a game"
B.) "I'm feeling sad or worried."
C.) "I'm hungry."
D.) "I want to run."
B.) I'm feeling upset or worried
What is a good conversation skill?
A.) Talking the whole time
B.) Asking questions and listening
C.) Ignoring others
D.) Looking at your phone
B.) Asking questions and listening
Running in the hallway at school is:
Unexpected
A loud sigh might mean:
Frustration
If you and a friend disagree, what should you do?
Talk it out
Why is perspective taking important?
A.) To get your way
B.) To confuse people
C.) To understand others and respond appropriately
D.) To avoid talking
C.) To understand others and respond appropriately
If someone is not interested in your topic, what should you do?
A.) Keep talking anyway
B.) Get upset
C.) Change the topic
D.) Walk away without saying anything
C.) Change the topic
If you do something unexpected, how might people feel?
Uncomfortable, confused, upset
Why is body language important?
It gives clues about other peoples feelings and thoughts
A.) Break something
B.) Take a break
C.) Yell
D.) Quit
B.) Take a break
Your friend didn't say hi to you. What is a good perspective taking thought?
A.) "They hate me"
B.) "They might not have seen me."
C.) "I should ignore them forever"
D.) "I should yell at them"
B.) They might not have seen me
What does it mean to "stay on topic"?
A.) Talk about anything
B.) Talk about what others are discussing
C.) Change topics often
D.) Stop talking
B.) Talk about what others are discussing
Why are expected behaviors important?
A.) They confuse people
B.) They help things run smoothly
C.) They are boring
D.) They don't matter
Two people are talking. One person is looking at their phone, giving short answers, and not facing the speaker. What message does their body language send?
They may not be engaged in the conversation
Why is problem solving important?
It helps you handle challenges
If someone is laughing while you're talking, what might they be thinking?
A.) They are listening carefully
B.) They might be distracted or thinking something is funny
C.) They are angry
D.) They want to leave
B.) They might be distracted or thinking something is funny
What is a good way to end a conversation?
A.) Walk away suddenly
B.) Say goodbye or talk later
C.) Ignore the person
D.) Start a new topic
B.) Say goodbye or talk later
Why do we use expected behaviors at school?
To help everyone feel safe and comfortable
A student is sitting with a group. Everyone is laughing except one person who is quiet, looking down, and slightly turned away from the group. What is the MOST likely meaning of their body language?
They may feel left out or uncomfortable
Ask them what ideas they think would work and try to include them in the decision