You are stuck on an assignment and starting to feel upset. What should you say?
“I’m not doing this.”
“I’m feeling frustrated. Can you help me?”
“This is stupid!”
A classmate shares an idea you don’t agree with. What’s the best response?
“That’s a bad idea.”
“I see it differently.”
“You’re wrong.”
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 not doing this.”
“I’m feeling overwhelmed. Can I have help getting started?”
“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 hate this!”
“I need a minute to calm down.”
“This is the worst.”
You don’t understand the directions. What should you say?
“This makes no sense.”
“I’m not doing it.”
“Can you explain that again?”
Someone interrupts you while you’re speaking. What’s the best response?
“Stop talking!”
“You’re rude.”
“Excuse me, I wasn’t finished speaking.”
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 don’t know!”
“Leave me alone.”
“I’m not ready yet.”
You’re working with someone and want to make sure everyone gets a turn. What do you say?
“You’re doing it wrong.”
“Let’s take turns.”
“Move, I’ll do it.”
You feel yourself getting angry during a disagreement. What’s a good self-talk strategy?
“They’re so stupid.”
“I’m going to yell.”
“Stay calm. Take a deep breath.”
You don’t agree but want to stay respectful. What should you say?
“No way.”
“I don’t agree, but I understand your idea.”
“That’s dumb.”
