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You just met someone at a party with your friends. They ask you what school you go to. Did they follow the relationship ruler?
YES
You are in the mall with your friends. An adult approaches you and your friends and asks what school you go to. Did they follow the relationship ruler?
NO
You are back at school after being in day treatment. A person you only know from class says "Where have you been? I heard you got sent away." How do you respond?
That's none of your business OR change the topic
You don't have a good relationship with your uncle. He asks you to tell him all about a disagreement you had with your siblings. How do you respond?
Let's talk about something else. How has work been? - Think about how close you actually feel to this person. Do they fit in the same category as your parents?
You are with your close friend and they asked what you got on the test. Did they follow the relationship ruler?
YES
You are with a group of people from class that you don't know outside of class. They ask if you are planning on going to college. Did they follow the relationship ruler?
YES
You are at a park walking your dog. Another person walking their dog asks if you live around here. You say "yeah" and they ask which house is yours. Did they follow the relationship ruler?
NO
You are opening an account at the bank. The bank teller asks your for your address. Did this person follow the relationship ruler?
YES
You are checking out at a store and they want to sign you up for their loyalty program. They ask for your birthday and email address. Did they follow the relationship ruler?
YES
It is the first day of school and your teacher is having you play 2 truths and a lie. You share that your favorite color is green, you don't like dogs, and you are going on a trip to Disneyland. Did you follow the relationship ruler?
YES
You sit by someone new at the assembly at school. What can you talk about?
How their day is, favorite classes, how their weekend was, if they are excited for the assembly, etc.
You met a new person and are feeling uncomfortable. They asked you about your mental health treatments and you said it was none of their business. How can you leave the conversation?
Make an excuse to leave. Your friend/parent is waiting for you, you have to use the restroom, you need to get to class, you have to take a phone call, etc.
Your best friend since 6th grade just asked you how your therapy appointment was in front of a group of people between classes in the hallway. What do you say?
I'll tell you later. What is everyone doing after school?
You want to contact your teacher so you message them on social media. You send them several messages including things about your personal life. Did you follow the relationship ruler?
