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Review of flexible and rigid thinking

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Allen couldn't wait for the weekend to hang out with one of his friends. His mom said there was a change in plans and he couldn't come over. Allen felt SO mad. He yelled and said this isn't fair!

Rigid thinking

How do we need to be flexible when speaking to different groups of people (friends vs. family vs. teachers vs. a boss)?

We can be more casual and use slang with friends. We use a respectful tone and vocabulary when speaking with teachers and adults.

Allen really wanted to have a cheeseburger and fries for dinner but instead they were having meatloaf. Allen took 3 breaths and thought, "I can have a cheeseburger another time."

Flexible thinking

How would you ask for help from a salesperson?

"Excuse me....thank you."

How would you order food from a drive through?

Include the necessary information such as size, flavor. Say thank you.

How would you request help from a boss?

Use a respectful tone and vocabulary.

How would you start an email to a teacher?

Dear Mrs. Johnson.....

How would you start a letter to your friend?

Casual language. Hey there, Dear Emily

How would you start a phone call to a doctors office to make an appointment?

State your name, date of birth, know your availability to go to the doctor

How would you start a phone call to a store to find out if they are open?

Hello, what time do you open. Hello, what are your open hours today?

How would you apologize to a friend?

I am sorry for.....

What are two ways you can solve this problem?

Wait for the next bus, call a taxi, uber

What are two ways to solve this problem?

Carry the backpack, tape it, repair it

What are two ways to solve this problem

Call IT, work on project that does not require internet, call internet company

Give one example what you can do during a time of rigid thinking

1) Take a deep breath 2) Self Talk 3) Look at the situation in a different way

How would someone feel when you demonstrated flexible thinking and why?

Happy -- You made and expected choice.