You see your friends making plans for the weekend without inviting you. You aren't sure if they intentionally left you out.
What could you do? What could you say? What are two possible explanations? Why shouldn't you immediately assume they meant to exclude you?
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You have been working on an assignment for 30 minutes but still don't understand the directions. Your teacher is helping other students.
What could you say to your teacher? What is one solution? Why might your teacher expect you to try independently first?
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You receive a lower grade than expected on an assignment. You believe you followed the directions, but your teacher thinks you missed an important requirement.
How could you advocate for yourself? What is one possible solution? Why might you and your teacher see the assignment differently?
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seesaw
Swap points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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gift
Win 10 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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15
You wave at someone in the hallway, but they walk past without responding. You think they are ignoring you, but later they tell you they didn't see you.
How might you feel? What are two possible explanations? What could you do before assuming they were ignoring you? How could both people's perspectives be valid?
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15
Your friends want to eat at a restaurant you don't like. You don't want to ruin their plans, but you also don't want to go.
What could you say? What is one compromise? Why might your friends want that restaurant?
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15
You don't understand a math problem and your friend offers to give you the answer. You want help understanding it instead of just copying the answer.
What could you say to your friend? What is a better solution? Why might your friend think giving you the answer is helpful?
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banana
Go to last place!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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thief
Give points!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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star
Double points!
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gift
Win 5 points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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15
Your manager asks you to work a shift that conflicts with an appointment you already scheduled.
How could you advocate for yourself? What is a solution? Why might your manager need you to work that shift?
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15
You invite your friend to hang out, but they say they would rather stay home. You think they are avoiding you, but they say they have had a stressful week and need some alone time.
How might each person feel? Why might each person see the situation differently? What could you say? What is one solution?
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15
Your teacher doesn't allow phones during class. You think you should be allowed to use yours because you need it to check an important schedule.
How could you advocate for your need? What could you ask your teacher? Why might the teacher have this rule? Can both viewpoints be understandable?
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15
You and a coworker are supposed to finish a task together. You feel like you're doing most of the work, but your coworker says they have already done their part.
What could you say? What is one solution? Why might your coworker think they have done enough? How could you both explain your perspectives?
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A customer complains that you made a mistake. You believe you followed the instructions you were given.
How could you respond? What is one solution? Why might the customer see the situation differently? How can you explain your perspective respectfully?
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15
You helped complete a project, but your coworker tells the supervisor that they completed most of the work. You feel frustrated because you know you contributed a lot.
How could you advocate for yourself? What could you say? What is one appropriate solution? Why might your coworker see the situation differently?
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15
Your friend likes giving hugs, but you don't always want to be hugged. They become confused when you step away.
How could you communicate your preference? What is one solution? Why might your friend think hugging is friendly? Why is your perspective also valid?