I didn't Mean it Like That! Tone of voice practice | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

"I'm fine."

Practice versions: calm, slightly upset, very upset

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"I don't get this."

Practice versions: respectful + calm, annoyed, whiny, confident and mature

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Peer: "You did it wrong."

Practice various responses such as "Whatever."; "Can we look at it together?"; "I thought it was supposed to be this way."

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"Why would you do that?"

Practice versions: curious, shocked, sarcastic

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You text "Sorry, I can't come." Friend responds, "Fine."

Practice versions: "That's okay." "No worries!", "Oh....okay..."

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thief

Give points!

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fairy

Take points!

banana

Go to last place!

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monster

Reset all scores!

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fairy

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 15 points!

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Replace the trigger words: "You're annoying."

"That's bothering me."; "I need a break."; "Can we change the topic?"; "I'm getting frustrated."

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Replace the trigger words: "I know!"

"Yeah, that makes sense."; "Right."; "Got it."; "Okay."

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Before speaking, what are some questions to ask yourself to ensure tone matches the goal?

What is my goal? Does my tone match that goal? Does my body langauge match that goal?

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Replace the trigger words: "Leave me alone."

"I need a minute.", "Can I have some space?"; "I'll come back in a few minutes."

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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gold

Win 50 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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baam

Lose 15 points!

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thief

Give points!

seesaw

Swap points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

Give points!

Parent: "Did you finish your school work?"

Practice versions for "yes": respectful, annoyed, defensive

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"Wow. That's.....interesting."

Practice versions: genuine curiosity, sarcasm, bored, excited

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"Sure!"

Practice versions: happy, annoyed, sarcastic, hurt, excited

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