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The class is making a Christmas-themed poster. Your group is moving quickly, and you’re not sure what your job is supposed to be. How could you advocate for yourself?
A. Stay quiet and hope your group eventually tells you what to do. B. Ask your group members, “Can you explain what part I should work on?” C. Leave the group
The Christmas music assembly is very loud and overwhelming. How could you advocate for yourself?
A. Ask to sit in a quieter area or take a short break. B. Cover your ears and yell at others to stop singing. C. Skip the rest of the school day without telling
You’re unsure how to follow the steps for making an ornament in art class. How could you advocate for yourself?
A. Ask the teacher, “Can you show me the steps again?” B. Guess and hope it looks right. C. Ask another student to do the whole craft for you.
You’re out shopping for Christmas presents. The cashier tells you how much you owe, but you didn't hear her. How could you advocate for yourself?
A. Ask the cashier, “Can you tell me the total again?” B. Hand over all your money. C. Leave the store without buying a gift.
You're at a Christmas play, and you need to use the restroom. You have no idea where it is?
A. Walk around randomly. B. Ask a volunteer, “Can you show me where the bathrooms are?” C. Go home.
You are at your family Christmas party and your aunt keeps trying to give you a hug. You really don't want a hug. How do you advocate for yourself?
A. Push her away B. Yell "Ew, gross. Get off me". C. Say "Please don't hug me right now!"
Your family wants to do several Christmas activities in one day, but you are feeling overwhelmed. How could you advocate for yourself?
A. Refuse to get in the car. B. Complain all day. C. Say, “Can we take breaks?”
Your sister is singing Christmas carols nonstop and it bothers you. How could you advocate for yourself?
A. Make more noise to get back at her. B. Tell her "These songs are stupid. Pick another song". C. Ask if she can take a break or sing outside.
You can't figure out how to wrap an oddly-shaped gift. How can you advocate for yourself?
A. Give up. B. Ask a family member to show you how to do it. C. Make someone else do it for you.
You really want to go drive around the fancy neighborhood to see cool Christmas lights, but your parents are busy. How can you advocate for yourself?
A. Ask your parents if your friend's parents can drive you. B. Walk by yourself. C. Find a stranger to take you.
You don't want to play Christmas games at school, but all your friends keep asking you. How can you advocate for yourself?
A. Ignore them. B. Play even though you don't want to. C. Say, "I'm not in the mood today".
You are trying to order a holiday drink at Starbucks, but it's really loud inside. You have trouble hearing the barista's question. How do you advocate for yourself?
A. Pretend like you heard her and say something random. B. Leave without ordering. C. Ask her "can you repeat that?"
You have to dress up in red and green for a school party, but you don't have anything at home. How can you advocate for yourself?
A. Ask a family member if you can borrow something from them. B. Sneak to the store and buy something with your dad's credit card. C. Wear purple instead.
Your friend says she hates the gift that you gave her. This makes you really upset. How can you advocate for yourself?
A. Steal the gift back. B. Let her know that she hurt your feelings. C. Stop being her friend.
Your teacher asks everyone to create Christmas cards for an assignment, but you don’t have any supplies at your table. How can you advocate for yourself?
A. Ask the teacher to show you where they are. B. Take supplies from another table. C. Take a zero for the assignment.
You’re trying to order Christmas cookies at the bakery, but there are many choices. The cashier says "You need to hurry! People are waiting." How can you advocate for yourself?
A. Change your mind and don't order cookies. B. Yell at the cashier for being impatient. C. Say "Can you give me some time to think about this?"
