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If someone asks you to repeat yourself, how can you make it easier for them to understand?

Repeat more slowly or use different words

“I already told you once.”

Refuse to repeat it

If you misunderstood directions and made a mistake, what’s the best step?

Correct yourself and ask for clarification if needed

Keep doing it wrong

Act like you understood from the start

If you gave the wrong information, how should you fix it?

“Actually, I was wrong—let me correct that.”

Pretend you didn’t say it

Blame someone else

If you realize you interrupted, what’s the best way to repair it?

“Sorry, go ahead.”

Keep talking since you already started

Ignore it and finish your point

If someone is talking too fast, how could you handle it?

“Can you slow down a little?”

“You’re talking weird.”

Zone out

How can you check if someone understood what you said?

Ask, “Does that make sense?”

Ask them to repeat it back

Assume they understood

If your friend doesn’t get your joke, how could you fix it?

Explain what you meant

Say it again, louder

Get annoyed that they didn’t laugh

If someone asks you a question and you don’t know the answer, what’s the best response?

“I’m not sure, but I can find out.”

Make something up

Stay silent

If someone uses a word you don’t understand, what can you say?

“What does that mean?”

Pretend you get it

Just nod and change the subject

If you didn’t hear what your teacher said, what’s the most respectful way to ask again?

“Could you please repeat that?”

Stay quiet and guess later

“What? Say it again.”

If someone asks you something you don’t want to answer because it’s too personal, what’s a good response?

“That’s private, I’d rather not share.”

“Why do you want to know?” (in a rude tone)

Make up something that isn’t true

How can you tell if someone wants to end a conversation politely?

They start looking away or give short answers

They talk louder

They ask you more questions

If you notice someone looks upset while you’re joking, what should you do?

Stop and check if they’re okay

Ignore their feelings

Keep joking—it’s just funny

What should you do if someone keeps changing the subject when you talk to them?

Notice they might not want to talk about your topic

Keep bringing it up until they respond

Get mad and stop talking to them

If a friend is talking and you want to share an idea, what is the polite way to join in?

Wait for a pause and then speak

Talk louder so they stop

Interrupt right away

What could you say if someone shares something private and you don’t feel comfortable with?

“That’s too much information for me.”

Ewww gross, don't tell me that!

Stop talking to me about that!

When is it okay to ask someone personal questions?

When you know the person well and they’re comfortable

Anytime you want to

Never

If your friend says, “I don’t want to talk right now,” what should you do?

Respect their space and talk later

Keep talking until they listen

Get upset and walk away angry

How close should you stand to a classmate when you’re talking?

About an arm’s length away

Across the room

Very close, almost touching

If someone is busy doing homework, is it a good time to start a long story?

No, wait until they are done

Yes, they can listen while working

Maybe, if it’s really important