Social Skills
True or False: It is okay to get in someone's personal space.
False. Getting into someone's space may make them feel uncomfortable.
True or False: Saying "excuse me" is an appropriate way of gaining attention.
True!
True or False: A hobby is something you do for fun
True!
True or False: It is okay to leave work early without telling your boss.
False. You have to inform your boss or plan with your boss beforehand to get their permission.
True or False: An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
True or False: You should ALWAYS yell loudly your answer when answering questions in class.
False. Use an appropriate voice level when answering questions in class.
True of False: All friends have to like the same things.
False: it is okay for friends to share different interests with each other.
True or False: Is it okay to be upset when you lose a game?
True! Yes, you can feel mad or upset when you lose a game. You should still be a good sport and thank the other people for playing.
True or False: The first oranges were actually purple
FALSE: The original oranges from Southeast Asia were a tangerine-pomelo hybrid, and they were actually green.
True or False: You can greet your teacher by saying "yo, what's up?"
False. Because they are your teacher, you should greet them differently for example "hello", "good morning", etc.
True or False: At School or work, after I go to the bathroom, it is okay to walk around the building before I go back to class or work.
False. It is your responsibility to return to where you are supposed to be.
True or False: To give someone a compliment means you are criticizing them.
False! A compliment is when you say something nice about the person and it makes them feel good.
True or False: You don't like the game that your friend wants to play, you should announce you are playing a different game without asking them.
False. You should compromise - find a game you both like or agree to play your friend's game first and play your game next.
True or False
Geckos lick their eyeballs to moisten them because they lack or don't have eyelids.
True! Most Gecko species lack movable eyelids and use their tongues to prevent their eyes from drying out, especially in hot, desert climates.
True or False: My friends are having a discussion about summer plans, but I am thinking about tigers. I should interrupt them and start talking about my tigers.
False. That is an off topic discussion. Try to pay attention the the discussion the group is having so you can join the conversation.
True or False: When I see other people off-task at work I need to tell my boss
False: It is your boss's job to keep everyone on task. You can only control your actions, not other people's.
True or False: It is okay to hug or touch someone who is not family without their permission?
False. You can hug and touch family friends when you first ask for permission and/or people your mother says it is okay to hug or touch.
True or False: You are out and about with a group of friends or the program. You are walking through a large crowd. All of a sudden, you don't see anyone you know. You should panic and start screaming!
False: You should stay calm. Call or text a friend you are with to see where they went. Find a community service adult such as a nurse, fireman, policeman, manager, and ask for help.
True or False: Worms have eyes.
False! Worms do not have eyes
True or False: You want to talk to a friend, but they don't respond the first time or second time you call their name. You should continue to call their name until they answer.
False - Think about why they might not be responding to you and then problem solve what you can do to gain their attention at a later time.
True or False: I can take a break or ask for help when I am feeling frustrated by a task.
True!
- Ask for help, take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
Name a hobby or activity you like to do for fun that you can do by yourself.
Draw, read, write, dance, play an instrument, etc.
True or False: Should you go with someone you just met?
False. No, this is not safe. Before going anywhere with someone new, you should be friends with the person and know them.
True of False: A pumpkin is a fruit
TRUE: A pumpkin is considered a fruit because it has seeds and grows from a flower.