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