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.
What can you say to get someone's attention?
Excuse me
I just burped loudly in the middle of a silent room. I should say ____.
Excuse me!
What is a hobby?
Something you do for fun
Spring fever
A feeling of restlessness and excitement because spring is coming and the weather is getting warmer.
Talk in your GROUP, and find out 2 people you like to spend time with
Answer Varies.
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.
What should you do when you walk through door and someone is behind you?
Hold the door for them
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty I should ____.
Wash my hands with soap and water
Do all friends have to like the same things?
No it is okay for friends to have different interests and share them with each other.
Spring clean
To thoroughly clean a place, especially in springtime.
How do you ask a friend to hang out with you after school?
Can you hang out with me? or you can ask them what they are do after school and ask if you can join.
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to a question, you should repeatedly ask them until they answer.
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
True or False: At the TAL Ball, it is okay for me to give compliments. I could say, "You look great."
True. This is being a Thinking of You person and gives other people #1 Thoughts
How often should I brush my teeth?
1-2 times a day.
I can NOT stop thinking about what I am going to do this summer. I am going to tell everybody about it every time I think about it. Is this okay?
It is great that you are excited but be mindful of how many times you tell the same story. Share a new memory or ask a friend what they are looking forward to doing.
To spring something on someone
To surprise someone with something.
Name something your GROUP is looking forward to doing in Summer.
(answers vary)
True or False: We are having a discussion about the TAL Ball in group, but I am thinking about Grand Theft Auto, I should start a discussion about my game.
False. That is a whopping topic chnage
You don't like the game that your friend suggested. What should you do?
Compromise - find a game you both like.
I have to coug. Where should I cough into?
My elbow or a napkin/tissue
If someone looks at me, should I immediately stand up and yell out - What are you looking at?
No - but what could you do or say?
To Spring to mind
To appear suddenly in your thoughts, immediately think of someone or something. When someone mentions spring, all these English idioms will spring to mind!
Ask another Group one question to find out what their favorite hobbies are.
Answer Varies
True or False: You text or message friend, but they don't respond the first time or second time. You should continue to leave messages until they message back.
False - a 'no response' is an answer.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated? Name two things.
-Answer Varies.
-Take a break, take a walk, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc.
My friend has food on their teeth. Should I just ignore it and let them go on with their day?
You want to be polite and let them know in a private way - not yell it out in front of everyone.
Name one hobby or activity you like to do fun fun.
answers will vary
No spring chicken
A person who’s not exactly young anymore.
Ask another GROUP one question to find out what their favorite movies are.
Answer Varies.