Electronic Communication
Scenario:
A peer lists their phone number online. Should you still contact them?
No
what is humor?
One way that people communicate with each other, telling jokes, being funny.
what is an argument?
•Is a disagreement between two or more people
True or False
Should you share personal information when you first meet someone?
False
Avoid sharing private thoughts or feelings
Avoid asking personal questions
As you become closer, it may be okay to get more personal
What could be the problem with boasting and being a bad winner?
It makes the other person feel bad
It embarrasses the person who lost
They may not want to play with you again
True or False
Cold calling is when you call someone that has not given you their contact information
True
why should you avoid jokes that are insulting?
You might hurt their feelings
They might not want to be friends with you
You could get a bad reputation
What does it mean to keep your cool during an argument?
•STAY CALM
•Take deep breaths
•Take time to cool down before you talk
•If you lose your cool, you may end up saying something you regret or ruining your friendship
What is an Interviewer?
Someone that is asking a lot of questions
If someone gets bored during a game what can you do?
Suggest to play something else
What is the difference between 'online friends' versus 'real life friends?'
•'Online Friends' are people you play games with online, people you don't know in real-life
•'Real-life Friends' are people you know in person
Is it okay to be less serious once you've gotten to know someone?
yes
Why is it important to listen to the other person?
Listening is an important part of communication and helps to understand the other's perspective
What is a conversation Hog?
When you are the only person talking and you dont let the other person talk
Is it okay to be competitive when playing in an organized team or league?
Yes
You can still be a GOOD SPORT
•Is it okay to use the Internet to develop stronger friendships with people you already know?
Yes
Name one rule for appropriate use of humor
•Be serious when you're FIRST getting to know someone
•Don't repeat jokes
•Humor should be age appropriate
•Avoid insult jokes
•Avoid inside jokes with people who won't get them
•Think about whether it's the right time to tell jokes
•Pay attention to your humor feedback
True or False should you say you are sorry during an argument?
True
Saying 'sorry' does not mean that you must admit that you are wrong
"I'm sorry you're upset"
"I'm sorry this happened."
"I'm sorry your feelings got hurt."
Name one rule of trading information
•Ask the other person about his/herself
•Answer your own questions
•Find common interests
•Share the conversation
•Don't be a conversation hog
•Don't be an interviewer
•Don't get too personal at first
•Access their interest
What is a Referee?
Referee: someone who calls plays during a game, points out rule violations, enforces the rules of a game
Name one Rule to stay Safe Online
•Don't try to make NEW friends online
•Use the internet to develop closer friendships with PREEXISTING friends
•NEVER give your personal info. To people online
•NEVER agree to meet a stranger from the Internet
•Do NOT accept invitations to be "friends" with people on social media
•Use privacy settings on social media accounts so that your account is not open to the public
Scenario:
What if I tell my friend Jessica a joke one day. Then the next day, our friend Ruth is there with Jessica and me. Ruth hasn't heard the joke, but Jessica has.
Is it okay to repeat the joke then?
No
True or False
should you avoid telling your peer they are wrong
True
This will upset them, escalate the argument, not agree with you,
What is trading information?
Having a conversation with your peers
Name three rules of goodsportmanship
1. Praise your Friend
2. Play by the Rules
3. Don't be a referee
4. Don't be a coach
5. Share and take turns
6. Don’t be too competitive
7. Help and show concern if someone is injured
8. Suggest a change if bored
9. Don’t be a bad winner
10. Don’t be a sore loser
11. At the end of the game say "good game"