Your friend invites you to her birthday party. She says you can bring a friend if you'd like. You feel unsure about going because you're not sure if there will be a lot of people you don't know. What would you do in this situation?
Ask more questions about the party to feel more comfortable
You see someone sitting alone at lunch, looking sad. You don’t know them very well, but you feel like you should do something. What would you do? How might you start a conversation with them?
Go over to the person and ask if they want to talk or sit together.
A classmate says something that hurts your feelings. They probably didn’t mean to, but it still makes you upset. How could you tell them that what they said bothered you in a calm way?
“What you said made me feel sad,” or “I didn’t like when you said that because it hurt my feelings.”
You are working on a group project, and one of the group members is not doing their part. How would you handle this situation? Would you talk to the group member or ask for help from the teacher?
Talk to the group member privately and kindly ask if they need help or if they can contribute. Ask the teacher for assistance if the issue doesn't improve.
During a conversation, someone keeps talking over you, and you’re having a hard time getting your point across. How could you politely ask for a turn to speak?
Wait for a pause, or simply say, “Can I finish what I was saying, please?
A friend tells you a secret, but then asks you not to tell anyone. Later, you hear that the secret might affect someone else in a bad way. What should you do? Should you keep the secret or tell someone who can help?
If the secret is potentially harmful, it’s important to talk to a trusted adult (teacher or counselor) for guidance on how to handle it.
You’re in a group discussion and everyone is laughing about something that you don’t understand, and you feel left out. What would you do in this situation? How could you join the conversation or express how you’re feeling?
Try asking questions about the topic to understand it better. “I don’t get it, but I’d like to join in can you fill me in"
Your teacher asks the class to work in pairs. You feel nervous about choosing a partner because you’re not sure who to pick. How would you feel comfortable choosing a partner, and what could you do if you feel unsure?
Ask the teacher to help pick a partner, wait and see if someone comes over to you
A classmate is making fun of someone for the way they look. You don’t like what’s happening, but you’re not sure how to stop it. How could you stand up for the classmate in a kind way?
“That’s not nice,” or “Everyone deserves respect.” encourage the person who is making fun of others to stop.
You are invited to a group activity, but you don’t feel like you want to go because it might be too overwhelming. How could you politely explain why you don’t want to go, and what might be a better way for you to spend time with others?
“I’m feeling tired or overwhelmed, so I think I’ll sit this one out,” or “I’d like to do something quieter instead.”
