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You feel the urge to fart in class. How do you handle this situation?

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You are at a friend’s house for dinner and their parents are serving something you really don’t like. What is expected in this situation?

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A friend gets a new haircut and asks you what you think. You do not like the haircut at all. What should you say?

Tell them it looks nice. They cannot uncut their hair. Telling the truth will only make them self-conscious.

A teacher sends you an email or Schoology message asking you about an assignment you didn’t turn in. You didn’t do the assignment. What should you do?

Just tell the truth. Teachers appreciate honesty.

You are in school and your feet are getting really hot. What should you do?

Keep your shoes on. You shouldn't be getting comfortable in class like you would at home. Plus, if your feet are getting really hot, they probably also stink.

The kid across from you has a tuna sandwich at lunch everyday. It stinks and you really can’t stand it anymore. How would you handle this situation?

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The kids at your lunch table are doing some last minute studying for the test coming up next period. You are continually slurping loudly on your smoothie. What might they be thinking?

Even though you're in the caf, they might get irritated with you for being so loud while they're trying to talk about something important.

You’re eating apple sauce at lunch. You love it. You want to get it all out of the container, so you’re tempted to lick it out. You do that at home, so what’s the big deal?

Don't do it! People will have uncomfortable thoughts if you start licking your dishes or food containers.

You’re eating spaghetti at lunch. You’re pretty sure it’s sloppy and it’s all over your face, but you really don’t care because it’s so delicious! How frequently do you think you should you wipe your face?

Every 2-3 bites. When you're finished, head to the bathroom to check your face for sauce.

You are eating Doritos at lunch and your fingers get really cheesy. This is your favorite part! What should you do?

Use a napkin until you can get to a sink to wash your hands.

You heard some really juicy gossip about another classmate. Not only are you dying to tell your best friend, but you really want to know if it’s true. What do you do with this information?

Resist the temptation and do not spread the rumor!

You ask someone to the school dance. They say “no”. You’re pretty sure that if you ask again, they will say “yes.” What should you do?

Do not ask again. If they wanted to go with you, they would have said "yes" the first time.

You are really starting to become interested in a classmate. You catch yourself looking at them a lot during class. How often should you look at them and for how long before they start having weird thoughts?

Only a few quick glances. If you look at them too often or you stare, it could make them uncomfortable.

Johnny is interested in a girl and he’d like to start saying hello to her to show her that he has noticed her. Johnny is thinking he might tell her she is "hot" to show he is interested. What advice would you give him about this situation?

Don't do it!

A person asks you on a date, but you’re not really interested. How should you respond?

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You are talking with a friend and you’re ready to change the topic. Give examples of ways to transition the conversation without making your friend think that you do not care about his topic.

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You are really into Minecraft and you’re pretty sure almost everyone else loves it as much as you do. You strike up a conversation about Minecraft with another person at your lunch table, but they look like this. What are they thinking?

They are not as interested in Minecraft as you are... or you're talking too much!

You’ve noticed that whenever you start a conversation with Jimmy, he takes a step back. Why do you think Jimmy keeps stepping away from you? What message is he sending you with his actions?

You're too close. Back up!

Sara walks up and starts talking to you while you're working in the library. You really want to finish getting your thoughts on paper. You keep your eyes on your paper, but nod in agreement on occasion. What message are you sending Sara?

Your body language is sending the message that she is not important enough to give your full attention.

You’re talking with a friend and you're getting excited because you can think of a similar story. She is still telling her story, but you’re afraid that you might forget to tell her if you don't say it right away. What should you do?

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Your teacher makes a statement in class that you feel is incorrect. How do you handle this situation?

You can raise your hand and politely use indirect language like "are you sure..." or "I thought...". If you're not sure you can do this, wait until after class.

You’re doing homework and the last question asks you to list at least 3 possible reasons that support your answer. You want your answer to be thorough and you can think of at least 6 possible reasons. What is expected of your response?

Choose your best 3-4 answers. You do not need to list all 6.

You approach your teacher’s desk and you can see on her computer screen that she is on amazon.com. You’re really curious to see what she is shopping for. What is expected of you in this situation?

Look away. Do not say anything. It's not your business.

Your teacher tells John that he should pay attention to page 66 because this material might be on the test. This wasn’t said directly to you, but she said it loud enough that the whole class could hear. What should you do?

Pay attention to page 66!

You see your teacher at the grocery store. How do you greet them?

Don't be weird. Just say: "hi Ms./Mr./Mx.______" The same as you would if you saw them in school.

The weather has been warmer lately and you’ve noticed that a friend has body odor. How would you deal with this situation? How would you handle it differently if the person were just an acquaintance?

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You wear your favorite shirt on Monday and it gets washed on Monday night. It’s clean, but what is the hidden rule for wearing it again? How many days should you wait?

Wait 2-3 days. Waiting a week is even better.

How often should you take a shower as a teenager and young adult? Tell one reason to support your answer.

At least daily

How often should you apply deodorant as a teenager and young adult?

At least daily

You have a booger in your nose that has really been bothering you. You’ve blown your nose, but can’t seem to get it out. What is the hidden social rule for this situation?

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