If someone is busy doing homework, is it a good time to start a long story?
No, wait until they are done
Yes, they can listen while working
Maybe, if it’s really important
How close should you stand to a classmate when you’re talking?
Very close, almost touching
About an arm’s length away
Across the room
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?
When you know the person well and they’re comfortable
Never
Anytime you want to
What could you say if someone shares something private and you don’t feel comfortable with?
Ewww gross, don't tell me that!
Stop talking to me about that!
“That’s too much information for me.”
If a friend is talking and you want to share an idea, what is the polite way to join in?
Interrupt right away
Talk louder so they stop
Wait for a pause and then speak
What should you do if someone keeps changing the subject when you talk to them?
Get mad and stop talking to them
Notice they might not want to talk about your topic
Keep bringing it up until they respond
If you notice someone looks upset while you’re joking, what should you do?
Ignore their feelings
Keep joking—it’s just funny
Stop and check if they’re okay
How can you tell if someone wants to end a conversation politely?
They talk louder
They start looking away or give short answers
They ask you more questions
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?
“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
“What does that mean?”
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?
Explain what you meant
Get annoyed that they didn’t laugh
Say it again, louder
How can you check if someone understood what you said?
Ask them to repeat it back
Ask, “Does that make sense?”
Assume they understood
If someone is talking too fast, how could you handle it?
Zone out
“You’re talking weird.”
“Can you slow down a little?”
