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One of the girls in your PE class is very tall. You refer to her as "the giant" because you think it's funny. How will that make her feel?
She might feel upset, sad or annoyed with me.
One of the girls in your PE class is very tall. You refer to her as "the giant" because you think it's funny. How should we respond instead?
We could keep our comments to ourself. Talk to her about other things. Remember all people are different heights.
Your friend passed gas and you think it smells really bad, the peer said excuse me. Do you think this is something to laugh, joke about or make fun of your friend for?
No, everyone passes gas and I wouldn’t want to be mad fun of either.
Your friend passed gas and you think it smells really bad, the peer said excuse me. How can we respond?
Ignore it and move on.
You're sitting with your family at the dinner table.. You don't like what is being served for dinner. You say, "What is this? It looks disgusting. I won't eat it." How will this make your family feel?
Annoyed, frustrated or upset
You're sitting with your family at the dinner table.. You don't like what is being served for dinner. You say, "What is this? It looks disgusting. I won't eat it." How can you respond instead?
Tell your family "I am not sure I like this, is there another option?" Try the food and see how it tastes!
One of your new classmates has a gap in their teeth. Is this something you should comment on and make fun of them for?
No, they are probably already insecure about it and don’t need people reminding them.
One of your new classmates has a gap in their teeth. How should you respond?
Ignore it and remember everyone has different smiles.
You notice that the teacher misspelled a word in her presentation. You call out to let her know and add, "I learned how to spell that word in kindergarten". Is this kind?
No, sometimes people make mistakes.
You notice that the teacher misspelled a word in her presentation. You call out to let her know and add, "I learned how to spell that word in kindergarten". How should we respond?
You can raise your hand and tell the teacher the word is misspelled, or you can wait to see if they fix it themselves.
The kids at your table are talking about a Disney movie but you really want to talk about Super Mario Brothers. You blurt out "This is boring". How would that make your peers feel?
Sad, its okay for people to have different likes/ dislikes
The kids at your table are talking about a Disney movie but you really want to talk about Super Mario Brothers. You blurt out "This is boring". How can you respond instead?
Talk about Disney, and then ask if they know anything about Mario Brothers or you can talk with another friend.
A boy in your class asks to listen to a Disney Princess song and you said "No that is a girly song." How would this comment make your peer feel?
Sad, its okay for people to have different likes/ dislikes
A boy in your class asks to listen to a Disney Princess song and you said "No that is a girly song." How could you repsond instead?
Listen to the song, and then ask for your choice next.
You meet someone and they talk different than you and you say "Why do you talk funny?" How would that make your peer feel?
Sad. Everyone talks differently.
You meet someone and they talk different than you and you say "Why do you talk funny?" How can you respond instead??
You can talk with them and if you do not understand them, you can ask them to repeat themselves.
