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You hear a rumor about your friend, Morgan, that you believe is not true. What should you do?

c) Talk to Morgan privately to find out the truth.

a) Spread the rumor to others.

b) Confront Morgan angrily about the rumor.

d) Ignore the rumor and avoid getting involved.

You misunderstood an assignment's instructions and completed it incorrectly. What should you do?

b) Ask the teacher for clarification and if you can redo the

a) Blame the teacher for not explaining it well.

c) Ignore the mistake and hope the teacher doesn't notice.

d) Complain to your classmates about the unclear instruction

During a class discussion, you notice that your classmate, Riley, is frowning and crossing their arms. You think Riley is upset with you. What should you do?

c) Ask Riley privately if something is bothering them.

a) Confront Riley in front of the class.

b) Ignore Riley and avoid them.

d) Assume Riley is just having a bad day and let it go.

In a group chat for a class project, you notice that two group members are confused about the project details. What should you do?

b) Clarify the project details in the group chat.

a) Ignore the confusion and hope it gets resolved.

c) Leave the group chat and work on your part alone.

d) Make fun of the confused group members.

You receive a text message from your friend, Casey, that seems rude and hurtful. What should you do

c) Ask Casey to clarify what they meant by the message.

a) Respond with an angry message.

b) Ignore Casey and stop talking to them.

d) Tell other friends about the rude message.

Why is it important to stay calm when experiencing a communication breakdown?

to help to keep the conversation constructive

It doesn't matter

to clarify what is being said

to allow the other person to correct their misunderstanding

You and your sibling were given a chore by your parents, but you each interpreted the instructions differently, leading to confusion and disagreement about what needed to be done

find a solution

restate

stay calm

provide feedback

You received a text message from a classmate that seemed unclear and could be interpreted in multiple ways.

clarify

provide feedback

restate

stay calm

Your friend gave you directions to their house, but you found them confusing and got lost on the way.

find a solution

stay calm

restate

provide feedback

During a class discussion, your teacher mentioned the due date for an assignment, but you misheard the date and thought it was later than it actually is.

clarify

provide feedback

restate

stay calm

You are working on a group project, and your teammate gives you instructions on what to do. You misunderstood the instructions and started working on the wrong task.

clarify

stay calm

restate

provide feedback