You and your siblings are coloring together. Your sibling says, “Can you pass me the blue crayon.” You say, “Sure,” and hand it to them.

Your sibling is playing with a toy that you would like to have a turn with. You ask, “Can I have a turn?” Your sibling says, “I am still using it.” You ask, “When will you be done?” They respond, “I’m not sure.” You ask, “But what do you me

Your parent is typing very loud. You say, “Could you type a little lower please?” They say, “Why, is it too loud?” You say, “A little, I can’t focus on my work.” They reply, “Okay, I’ll try my best!" You say, "Thanks!"

You're playing jump rope. You say to your friend, “I want a turn!” They say, “Let try a few more times, I almost got it!” You say, “No you don’t. Let me go!” They say, “A few more jumps and then you can go." You shout, "No, now!"

How do we know if we/someone else are talking too much?

Your friend says, “Can I show this drawing I made?” You say, “Sure ... Wow, this is so cool!” They say, “Thanks!” You  say, "It looks like you worked hard on this!” They reply, "Thank you, I did!"

Tom saw that his friend John was wearing a cast on his leg. Tom went up to John and asked, “Do you want to play?” John said, “Okay.”

In conversations, do you think you ask too many questions or talk too much?

Tom saw that John was wearing a cast on his leg. Tom asked, “What happened?” John said he fell. Tom asked, “On what?” John responded, “Off my bed.” Tom asked, “How on earth did that happen? You must be clumsy" 

Tom saw that John was wearing a cast on his leg. Tom asked, “What happened?” John said he fell. Tom asked, “On what?” John responded, “Off my bed.” Tom said, “I’m sorry that happened. I hope it gets better soon"

In conversations, do you think you talk too little or ask not enough questions?

You’re in the library. You and your friends are laughing about a joke someone told. You teacher holds a finger to her mouth and whispers, “No talking, please. Others are trying to read.” You nod and say, “I will, sorry!”