If someone is busy doing homework, is it a good time to start a long story?
Yes, they can listen while working
Maybe, if it’s really important
No, wait until they are done
How close should you stand to a classmate when you’re talking?
About an arm’s length away
Very close, almost touching
Across the room
If your friend says, “I don’t want to talk right now,” what should you do?
Get upset and walk away angry
Respect their space and talk later
Keep talking until they listen
When is it okay to ask someone personal questions?
When you know the person well and they’re comfortable
Anytime you want to
Never
What could you say if someone shares something private and you don’t feel comfortable with?
Stop talking to me about that!
“That’s too much information for me.”
Ewww gross, don't tell me that!
If a friend is talking and you want to share an idea, what is the polite way to join in?
Wait for a pause and then speak
Talk louder so they stop
Interrupt right away
What should you do if someone keeps changing the subject when you talk to them?
Get mad and stop talking to them
Keep bringing it up until they respond
Notice they might not want to talk about your topic
If you notice someone looks upset while you’re joking, what should you do?
Ignore their feelings
Stop and check if they’re okay
Keep joking—it’s just funny
How can you tell if someone wants to end a conversation politely?
They talk louder
They ask you more questions
They start looking away or give short answers
If someone asks you something you don’t want to answer because it’s too personal, what’s a good response?
“Why do you want to know?” (in a rude tone)
“That’s private, I’d rather not share.”
Make up something that isn’t true
If you didn’t hear what your teacher said, what’s the most respectful way to ask again?
“What? Say it again.”
Stay quiet and guess later
“Could you please repeat that?”
If someone uses a word you don’t understand, what can you say?
Pretend you get it
Just nod and change the subject
“What does that mean?”
If someone asks you a question and you don’t know the answer, what’s the best response?
“I’m not sure, but I can find out.”
Make something up
Stay silent
If your friend doesn’t get your joke, how could you fix it?
Get annoyed that they didn’t laugh
Say it again, louder
Explain what you meant
How can you check if someone understood what you said?
Ask them to repeat it back
Assume they understood
Ask, “Does that make sense?”
If someone is talking too fast, how could you handle it?
Zone out
“You’re talking weird.”
“Can you slow down a little?”
