You are stuck on an assignment and starting to feel upset. What should you say?
“I’m feeling frustrated. Can you help me?”
“I’m not doing this.”
“This is stupid!”
A classmate shares an idea you don’t agree with. What’s the best response?
“You’re wrong.”
“I see it differently.”
“That’s a bad idea.”
Someone keeps talking while you’re trying to focus. What should you say?
“You’re so annoying.”
“Shut up.”
“Can you please stop? I’m trying to focus.”
You feel overwhelmed by a big assignment. What’s the best thing to say?
“I’m feeling overwhelmed. Can I have help getting started?”
“I’m not doing this.”
“This is dumb.”
You want to suggest a different idea during group work. What do you say?
“No, we’re not doing that.”
“What if we tried this instead?”
“That won’t work.”
A peer is bothering you and you need space. What should you say?
“Leave me alone!”
“Can you give me some space?”
“Go away.”
You’re getting upset and need to calm down. What should you say?
“I need a minute to calm down.”
“This is the worst.”
“I hate this!”
You don’t understand the directions. What should you say?
“This makes no sense.”
“Can you explain that again?”
“I’m not doing it.”
Someone interrupts you while you’re speaking. What’s the best response?
“Excuse me, I wasn’t finished speaking.”
“You’re rude.”
“Stop talking!”
You and a classmate want different things during a project. What should you say?
“We’re doing it my way.”
“Your idea is bad.”
“Can we compromise?”
A classmate says something that bothers you. What do you say?
“Whatever.”
“That’s so annoying.”
“I don’t like when you say that.”
You’re not ready to answer a question in class. What should you say?
“I’m not ready yet.”
“I don’t know!”
“Leave me alone.”
You’re working with someone and want to make sure everyone gets a turn. What do you say?
“Let’s take turns.”
“You’re doing it wrong.”
“Move, I’ll do it.”
You feel yourself getting angry during a disagreement. What’s a good self-talk strategy?
“Stay calm. Take a deep breath.”
“They’re so stupid.”
“I’m going to yell.”
You don’t agree but want to stay respectful. What should you say?
“No way.”
“That’s dumb.”
“I don’t agree, but I understand your idea.”
