How do we ask someone for a hug?
Can I please have a hug?
Name 1 time when we would shake hands with someone.
When we first meet, at an interview, saying good game, etc.
How might someone feel if we touch them without asking?
Unsafe, upset, uncomfortable
What is the BEST way to get someone's attention WITHOUT touching them?
Say "Excuse me"
How far away should we stand from someone when we are having a conversation?
Arm's length
Imagine you are having a conversation with a friend at school. The friend is standing too close to you. What should you do?
Take a step back or ask them to back up
Name one place where people may be very close together.
Crowded store, concert, amusement park, hallways, etc.
Name 2 people you can hold hands with (if you ask).
mom/dad, boyfriend/girlfriend, friend
Why do we want to avoid touching people we just met?
We don't know what they are comfortable with yet; we don't know them well
When would we stand very far from someone to talk to them?
If they are sick; calling across a room; etc.
What might somebody do if we are too close to them? How do we know (by looking at them) that we are too close?
Step back, lean away, turn their body, frown
If you are talking to a teacher, how close should you stand?
2: Arm's Length
