Job Site Skills
You finish using a tool at work. Where should you put it?
Back in its correct storage spot.
What should you do before eating and after using the bathroom?
Wash your hands.
Which animal has eight arms: an octopus or a dolphin?
An octopus.
A coworker says, “Good morning!” What could you say back?
“Good morning!” or another friendly greeting.
You want to borrow someone’s headphones. What should you do first?
Ask permission and wait for their answer.
You are sorting mail and cannot read the name on an envelope. What should you do?
Set it aside and ask for help.
Your phone battery is almost dead, and you need it to call for your ride later. What is a smart choice?
Charge it or save the battery until you need it.
Is the sun a star or a planet?
A star.
Someone is speaking, and you have something to share. What should you do?
Wait for a pause or your turn.
Someone says, “Please give me more space.” What should you do?
Step back and give them space.
You washed a car, but there is still dirt near the wheels. Is your job finished? What should you do next?
No. Clean the dirty spots and check again.
You have $10. Your lunch costs $7. HOW MUCH DO YOU HAVe left?
3 DOLLARS
A whale lives in water. Is it a fish or a mammal?
A mammal.
Your friend tells you they got a new job. What is one question you could ask to show interest?
“Where will you work?” or “What will you do there?”
A classmate does not want a hug. What is another way you could greet them?
Say hello or wave.
You are folding laundry and find a shirt that is still damp. Should you put it with the clean, dry clothes? Why?
No. It needs more drying before it is folded and put away.
You spill water on the kitchen floor. Why should you clean it up right away?
Someone could slip and fall.
Why do we usually see lightning before we hear thunder?
Light travels faster than sound.
Your coworker folds towels differently than you, but both ways meet the job expectations. Do they need to do it your way?
No. Different ways can both work.
You ask someone a personal question, and they say, “I don’t want to talk about that.” What should you do next?
Respect their answer and change the topic.
Your work checklist is complete, but you notice a desk is still sticky. Your coworker says, “We already wiped it.” What should you do?
Wipe it again and check it. Completing the steps does not always mean the job is done well.
Your ride is coming soon, but you are not ready. Should you keep watching TV or get ready first?
Get ready first so you don’t miss your ride.
A penguin is a bird, but it cannot fly. How does it use its wings to move through the water?
Its wings work like flippers to help it swim.
You have talked about your favorite topic for several minutes. Your partner gives short answers and says they need to work. What should you do?
End the conversation politely and let them return to work.
Someone says “no” when you ask to sit with them. Your friend suggests asking again until they say yes. What should you do instead?
Accept the answer and find another place to sit. Repeated asking can pressure someone.