Why can credit cards be a problem for people?
when the bill is to be paid, you still don't have the money
the companies charge very high interest rates
all of the answers are true
you spend money you don't really have
All of the following should NOT be worn for a job or college interview EXCEPT
tie
sweatpants
flip flops
leggings
When meeting someone for the first time, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
remain seated and come up with a nickname for him/her
use a pleasantry such as "nice to meet you"
look the person in the eye
shake hands
What's the minimum amount of time you should give your boss if you plan to leave your job?
one week
24 hours
2 weeks
10 days
When waiting for an elevator, all of these are rude EXCEPT
standing right in front of the doors to block the exit
pushing the buttons numerous times
standing to the side & entering after people have exited
cutting in line
If wearing headphones in public, it is best to
keep the volume up to drown out any distractions
use wireless headphones so you don't get tangled in stuff
keep the volume up to let others share your playlist
keep one earbud out so you can still hear your surroundings
What is the first thing you should do if you are in a fender bender?
make sure everyone is ok
call your insurance company
call a lawyer
call 911
Adults need to know their 9-digit Social Security Number (SSN) by heart. Do you know yours?
No
Yes
When receiving a phone call in public, you should:
use headphones
answer it and continue what you were doing - multitask
stop what you are doing and text them instead
move to a private spot to talk without bothering others
Which of these is acceptable to do in public?
clip your fingernails
none of the above
put on makeup
spray cologne or perfume
You burned your hand cooking. What should you do now?
run it under cool water
put butter or oil on it
call 911
wrap it tightly in a bandage
After an interview, do the following to increase your chance of getting the job:
reapply
send a thank you note
wait by the phone
show up ready to work
It's time to load the dishwasher after dinner. To do so correctly, you should
rinse items, and then place cups and plastic on top rack
all of the above
be sure items will not move /bump during wash, add detergent
scrape leftover food into trash bin or sink garbage disposal
Which of the following will NOT impress a teacher, boss, interviewer, or SO's parent?
keeping your phone out of sight
using manners such as Please, Thank you, Yes Sir, Yes Ma'm
being on time
using curse words
You are going to be late for work. What should you do?
ask a friend to punch in for you
slide in a back door and pretend you got there on time
call your supervisor to let them know
don't bother showing up since you're already late
When filling out a form (Field Trip, scholarship, dr. office, etc), always use
blue or black ink pen, it's professional
highlighters so your info stands out
a pencil so you can fix mistakes
red or green ink pen so they are easy to read
True or False: Adults should clean up after themselves, especially in public.
True
False
You are home when you get a text alert that there is a tornado in your area. Where do you go?
to your car and drive away
outside to take a video
interior room without windows if there's no basement
basement, cellar, or storm shelter
If you're not sure what temperature to wash something, what is the safest?
in cold water
in water as hot as possible
take it to the dry cleaner
in luke-warm water
What is the minimum wage in Illinois?
$33.00
$13.00
$75.00
$3.00
If you have an electrical fire, what should you NEVER do?
use a fire extinguisher
douse it in water
call 911
flee your home
You've been dating someone for 6 months and you want to break things off, you should
change your Facebook status to "Single"
SnapChat them
tell them in person
breakup over text so you don't have to see him/her cry
If I drink 3 Starbucks beverages a week, approximately how much am I spending a month?
$60
$15
$30
$20
What is the expected minimum tip you should leave at most restaurants?
75% of the bill
15% of the bill
100% of the bill
1% of the bill
A police officer pulls you/the driver over. You turn on your hazards, pull over to a safe spot, remain calm and ...
be polite
all of the above
turn your engine off & roll down your window
keep your hands on your steering wheel