Communication Breakdown | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Your teacher asks you to do something. You have done it, but she didn't say it and tells you not to find excuses. You think that's rude. What can you do?

Let them know how you feel without shouting back - "I feel disrespected when you say that" / "That is hurtful/hurting. I need some time away".

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Your friend seems upset, but they say they're fine. What nonverbal cues might help you understand how they're feeling?

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You work on a costume project with a classmate. He comes up with all the colours but hasn't asked for what you like. What can you do?

Ask if you can have a choice of another colour. Ask if the costume can have both of your favourite colours, not just his.

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A classmate asks for help, but you don't understand what they need. What can you say?

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heart

Other team wins 5 points!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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fairy

Take points!

baam

Lose 20 points!

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lifesaver

Give 10 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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shark

Other team loses 20 points!

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thief

Give points!

A group member keeps cutting you off everytime you try to explain yourself/ How can you communicate that you want a turn to speak?

Let them know you would like a turn as well "Can I have a turn to say something too?"

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thief

Give points!

fairy

Take points!

gift

Win 20 points!

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thief

Give points!

Your friend is telling a story, but they are talking too fast,and you cant understand. What should you do?

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You're in a noisy cafeteria and can't hear what your friends are saying. What can you do to improve communication?

Let them know you cant hear well because it's too noisy. Ask them to repeat slowly.

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Your coach is going over a new play, but you didnt hear everything that he said. What can you do?

Discuss

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Your teacher asks a question, but you don't know how to answer. How can you ask them to clarify?

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trap

No points!

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fairy

Take points!

shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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You're watching a video in class, but the sound is muffled. What strategies could you use to understand the content?

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You are explaining something in class, and your friend looks confused. How can you check if they understand?

Ask for confirmation by asking questions. "Is my last point clear?", "Do you want me to repeat?"

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Your teacher asks you to answer a question. You can guess but you are not sure it is correct. What can you do?

Make a guess - Say "is it _____?" - it's ok to make a mistake and learn what the answer is.

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