Introductions
Name 2 professional strengths that you have
Any strengths are acceptable (may include: hard-worker, organized, loyal, good with kids, calm, reliable, etc.)
Come up with 1 question you could ask someone to learn more about them
True or false: I should solve a problem I have when I'm super emotional and upset
False
What is one way you can communicate digitally with someone else?
Phone, text, DM, comment, chat, facetime
What is one nonverbal you can pay attention to in order to figure out how someone is feeling?
Facial expressions, tone of voice, body language
What are two things you may include when someone asks you "tell me about yourself?"
Name, school, strengths, weaknesses, previous job experience, short term goal, hobbies, why you want this position
Amy likes dancing and Ben likes to draw. They both like to play Fortnite. What is their shared interest?
Playing fortnite
Who is someone I can talk to when I have a problem that I can't solve on my own?
Family, friends, teacher, trusted person
What is one non-verbal you can add to your text to show how you are feeling?
Emojis, punctuation
If someone crosses their arms and their eyebrows go down, how might they be feeling?
What might you say or what might it look like when you introduce yourself to a peer (classmate, friend)?
Hey, I'm _____
Nice to meet you
I go to school here too
Name 1 way you can keep a conversation going
Ask a question, comment, compliment, shift the topic
If I notice that my emotions are too elevated to solve a problem, what could I do?
Take time, get a drink, go on a walk, listen to music, etc.
What is one way to stay safe while using social media
Turning settings to private, not sharing personal information, only messaging people you've met in person
If you can't "read," someone's non-verbals but want to check in about how they are feeling what could you ask them?
Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it?
What information might you include when introducing two people who have never met?
True or False: You should shift the topic of a conversation while someone else is responding to you or telling you something
False
a. Neither person feels good afterwards
b. Only one of us feels good afterwards
c. Both of us feel better about the situation
C.
What could you do if you notice other people posting hate comments online about someone you know?
Tell your "go-to," person, report comments
How can we tell if someone is uncomfortable?
Looking away, moving away, backing up, awkward/mad/sad/nervous facial expression, fidgeting
What is a difference between a professional introduction and a casual introduction with friends? (How might this look different)
Professional: handshake, more formal tone, eye contact, might say "hello," instead of something more casual
Casual: Might say something like "hey," more relaxed, wave
When is a good time to shift a topic?
When you have run out of things to say or when the conversation has slowed down
Go through the problem solving process with this problem: Your roommate keeps leaving the dishes in the sink and you don't know what to do
1. What is my problem (identify problem, my perspective, other person's perspective)
2. Am I ready to solve my problem?
3. Can I solve this problem on my own or do I need help?
1. Problem: Dishes keep getting left in the sink. My perspective: I don't know what to do but this is disrespectful. Other person's perspective: I don't know
2. Am I ready to solve it?: Yes
3. Can I solve on my own: May ask 1 person advice but I could solve by talking to my roommate and getting their perspective
Name 1 good thing about texting/digital communication and 1 bad thing about it
Good: good for people far away, good way to make plans
Bad: More misunderstandings, less non-verbal information and context
Say the phrase "okay" with two different emotions/tones of voice
2 tones of voice that are distinctly different