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A classmate constantly borrows your things without asking. --- A. "I’m happy to share, but I’d appreciate it if you ask first." ---- B. "What’s your problem with boundaries?"

A

Your teacher gives feedback you don’t agree with. ----- A. "Thank you for the feedback. Can I share my perspective?" ----- B. "Okay… but I still think I was right."

A

Your partner doesn’t give you credit in a group project. ----- A. "I’d appreciate it if we could share the credit fairly." ----- B. "Whatever, I don’t need credit."

A

A group keeps excluding you from decisions. A. "It’s okay, I’ll just follow." B. "I’d like to be part of the discussion too." C. "You all think you’re better than me?" D. "Don’t involve me anymore, I’m done!"

B

Your parents want you to take a subject you dislike. ----- A. "I respect your view, but I feel more passionate about another subject." ----- B. "Fine! I’ll do what you say."

A

A friend wants you to lie for them. --- A. "Okay. But this is the last time." --- B. "I don’t feel right lying. I’d rather be honest."

B

Someone cuts in front of you in line. --- A. "Hey! Go back!" ---- B. "Excuse me, there’s a line. Can you please wait your turn?"

B

You're not invited to a party and feel hurt. ----- A. "That’s okay. I didn’t want to come anyway!" ----- B. "I felt a little hurt not being invited. I hope everything’s okay."

B

A friend wants to copy your test answers. ----- A. "Only this time, okay?" ----- B. "That’s not right. Let’s study together instead."

B

You're being interrupted during a conversation. ----- A. "Whatever… I’ll shut up." ----- B. "Can I please complete what I was saying?"

B

A friend asks for help when you’re already overloaded. ----- A. "I’d love to help, but I have too much on my plate right now." ----- B. "Seriously? Help yourself for once!"

A

Someone pressures you to join a group you don’t want to. ----- A. "Thanks for asking, but I’d rather not join." ----- B. "I’m not interested, okay? Don’t ask again."

A

Your sibling takes your stuff without asking. ----- A. "Touch my stuff again and see what happens!" ----- B. "I’d like you to ask me before using my things, please."

B

You are busy studying and a friend keeps calling. ----- A. "Stop disturbing me!" ----- B. "I’ll call you back once I’m done. I need to focus now."

B

Someone makes fun of your clothes. ----- A. "I like what I’m wearing. Please don’t make personal comments." ----- B. "At least I don’t dress like you!"

A

Your group doesn’t listen to your idea during a project. ----- A. "Whatever, I’ll just sit quietly." ----- B. "Can I share my idea too? I think it might help.

B

A teacher interrupts you while you're speaking. ----- A. "Let me finish, okay?" ----- B. "Excuse me, may I please finish my point?"

B

Your friend wants to copy your homework. ----- A. "Take it. I don’t care anymore. ----- B. "I can’t share my homework, but I’ll explain the topic to you."

B

A classmate blames you for something you didn’t do. ----- A. "Whatever, believe what you want!" ----- B. "I understand you're upset, but I didn’t do that."

B

Your friend asks you to skip class. What do you say? - ----- A. "Fine, whatever. Let’s go." ----- B. "I don’t want to miss class. Let’s go after school instead."

B.