Cafeteria
You’re in the cafeteria and your friend says, “Grab two extra chocolate milks before they run out.” There are still students behind you who haven’t eaten yet. Which universal applies?
When offered food, take only your fair share. (Universal 22)
You are about to miss the flight. You are rushing to take the escalator in the airport because it is faster. Which side should you walk/pass others?
LEFT (Universal 17)
During a basketball game, your team is losing badly. One of your teammates yells at the referee, blames you for a bad pass, and storms off the court in frustration. Which universal does this teammate need to work on?
If you lose, do not show anger. (part of Universal 25)
Your teacher is modeling a science experiment, but a student keeps blurting jokes across the room while classmates are trying to follow directions. Which universal is being ignored?
Be a good listener. Track the speaker and do not talk over the speaker. (Universal 1)
Someone accidentally bumps into you while rushing through the hallway. Your friend immediately says, “They did that on purpose.” Which universal should guide your thinking FIRST?
When in doubt, do not assume the worst. Ask clarifying questions.
A. Explain Dr. Bumbu that it is not yours.
B. Shrug your shoulders and continue talking to your friends.
C. Throw it away.
D. Ask your friends if it's theirs.
Answer: C (optional A).
The bell rings and students begin walking four people across, blocking the hallway. Nobody can get through. Which universal applies?
In hallways or stairs, WALK to your right. (Universal 17)
In PE, your team loses a relay race. One player gets upset. Their teammate says to them, "It's O.K., let's get them next time". Which TWO universals (One Assembly/GYM and one Character) this teammate is trying to promote?
During a classroom discussion, one student says, “That's interesting. It could work if you elaborate on step 2,” when a classmate contributed. Which TWO universals are being respected?
Which are the TWO appropriate and respectful ways to sneeze or cough?
A. Tissue sneeze/cough
B. Uncovered sneeze/cough
C. By pulling down the mask below the chin
D. Vampire sneeze/cough
A & D
At the Athletes Awards ceremony at school, the coach offers you a certificate, a medal, and a coupon to a fast food restaurant as prizes. You take the medal and certificate and push away the coupon, saying "No, thank you, I don't want it, I hate this place. Their food is trash." What universal was violated?
Always say thank you when you are served or given something, without insulting the giver or gift. (Universal 23)
You walk past your principal in the hallway every morning but you look ahead instead. Which universal should you practice?
Know your teachers’ and staff members’ names and greet them by name. (Universal 20)
During an assembly, the principal gives directions about dismissal at the end of the event. A student stays completely silent and watches the speaker the entire time. Later, the student goes to the wrong dismissal location and says they “didn’t hear that part.” What went well in this scenario and what didn't?
Student tracked the speaker and did not interrupt the speaker, but the student wasn't a good listener because he missed vital information.
Your teacher assigns a difficult multi-step project. Before directions are even finished, a student loudly says, “This is stupid,” refuses to pick up materials, and distracts nearby classmates from starting. Which TWO universals are being ignored?
You’re in a group chat where students are making fun of another student who isn’t there. You know it’s wrong, but nobody else is speaking up. Which TWO universals should guide your actions?
At lunch, you notice your entire table left trash everywhere because “the custodians get paid to clean it.” Which TWO universals are being violated?
During passing from lunch, you run towards your hallway and jump to touch the top frame of the door. Which universals were violated in this case?
1. Move through transitions swiftly and orderly. (Universal 16)
2. In hallways or stairs, WALK to your right. (Universal 17)
Food and drinks are not allowed in the GYM. This expectation fulfills which universal? Select ALL that apply.
A. If someone drops something, pick it up.
B. Be a good guest. Always respect the rules of the space you are in.
C. Keep yourself, bathrooms, and school premises clean and germ-free.
D. After eating in the cafeteria or elsewhere, be responsible for your trash and push in your chair.
B and C
Your group is creating a science project. Everyone wants to play it safe, but you have a creative idea that could make the project amazing. Which TWO universals apply?
You see a prospective student standing alone at lunch while everyone else stays with their own friends. What TWO universals could completely change that student’s experience?
You are standing in line at the mall food court. After placing your order, the cafeteria worker remembers to add the extra sauce you asked for. You nod politely, smile, and pay without causing delays or complaints. Which universal was not applied in this scenario?
Always say thank you when you are served or given something, without insulting the giver or gift. (Universal 23)
After lunch, you are horseplaying with your friend and you pushed them into the trophy stand and accidentally cracked the glass. Nobody saw it happen and your friend says, “Just walk away.” Which TWO universals (one Hallway and one Character) should guide your decision?
1. Move through transitions swiftly and orderly. (Universal 16)
2. No matter the circumstance, always be honest. (Universal 27)
You are at the cinema with friends and one of them that is sitting way in the back calls you on your phone to chat about what you think would happen to the main character. What TWO universals (one GYM/Assembly and one Character) should guide your actions?
1. During an assembly or movie, do not speak or call out to friends. (Universal 24)
2. Use appropriate phone etiquette at all times. (Universal 40)
A substitute teacher is covering your math class. While the sub passed down the work for the day and was reading aloud the instructions, one student was doodling on the side, then refused to participate because the work is “too hard". Which 3 universals are being ignored?
You are at a job interview. As you walk in, the interviewer accidentally drops a box of pencils everywhere. Which universal should you apply FIRST and which should you apply SECOND?