Mr. Manners
What is the magic word when I want something?
Please
Yes or No: It is okay to get in someone's personal space without asking.
No: Getting in someone personal space may make them feel uncomfortable.
Wash my hands with soap and water.
Yes or No: If people are having a conversation I should join in and talk about what I want.
No.
I met this stranger when I was by myself and they asked me to get in the car with them because they said they know my parents. I should...
What is say "no thanks" and walk away immediately.
My friend just helped me with my work. What do I say?
Thank you!
Yes or No: Everyone has the same personal comfort bubble.
No: Everyone has a different personal comfort bubble and it changes depending on the people we are around.
I have to cough or sneeze and I'm not wearing a mask. What should I do?
Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue.
You call a friend, but they don't answer the first time. What can you do?
Leave a Message and wait for them to call you back or send a text
Yes or No: It is okay to share my address with someone I met playing a game online.
No. You should never share personal information with someone you don't know.
I just burped really loudly in a silent room. I should say ______.
Excuse me!
Yes or No: A person might back away from me if I invade their personal comfort bubble.
No: A person may back away or look uncomfortable.
I just blew my nose. What should I do?
Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Yes or No: Telling someone their shirt is ugly is a good way to start a conversation.
No. Telling someone you don't like something may hurt their feelings.
Yes or No: If a police officer asks me for my address or my parents' names, it is okay to tell them.
Yes. Police officers are usually considered "safe" adults
Someone is walking through the door behind me. I should ______.
Hold the door open for them.
Yes or No: I should ask permission before I hug someone.
Yes. Some people are not comfortable with hugs. Instead you could give them a fist bump, high five, or handshake.
Yes or No: You should put on clean clothes after a bath or shower.
Yes
Yes or No: If we are having a discussion about math in group, but I am thinking about Minecraft, I should start a discussion about Minecraft.
No. That is an off topic discussion.
If a stranger online asks you for your money, what do you do?
You either tell them "no" and/or block them from contacting you. You don't know this person and it's not ok to send things to strangers.
My friend has food in his teeth. I should ______.
Tell him kindly and gently.
Show the group an appropriate distance to stand from someone you are talking to.
Nice job!
Why do we need to take a bath or shower?
To make sure our body is clean and that we smell good.
Yes or No: Saying it's been nice talking to you, but I have to go now is a good way to end a conversation.
Yes.
Someone smiles at me at the mall. Is it ok to run up to them and hug them?
No. It is good to be friendly but you shouldn't walk up to a stranger and give them a hug. You need to give people personal space.