Situation: Your teacher gives instructions for a project very quickly while the class is noisy. Everyone else starts working, but you aren’t sure what the first step is. You feel embarrassed to ask because no one else looks confused.
I’m not sure I understood the directions. Could you go over the first step again?”
Situation: You’ve been trying to keep up with assignments, but you’re getting overwhelmed and your grades are slipping. You’re worried the teacher thinks you don’t care. You actually want to do better but don’t know where to start.
Response: “I’m feeling overwhelmed and I want to get back on track. Can we make a plan?”
Situation: In a group project, your classmates are making decisions without including you. They talk over you and assign you the smallest task. You feel ignored and frustrated.
Response: “I want to contribute more. Can we divide the work more evenly?”
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