Your dad tells you he is worried he might lose his job. You ask whether that means your allowance will go down. How will that make him feel?
He won't care at all.
He might feel I'm not being sensitive or understanding.
Your mom has hired a photographer to take a family photo for holiday cards. You make funny faces for each picture. How will this make your parents feel?
Frustrated and annoyed.
I don't care how they feel. I hate taking pictures.
Your sister is getting ready for the school dance. You tell her you like her dress. How will this make her feel?
Bad
Good!
You're walking with some students to the cafeteria. You match their pace while they walk and add comments when they share an experience. How will that make them feel?
Bad.
Good! I'm staying connected.
One of your classmates reaches over and tries to grab one of the cookies from your lunch. You say, "Please don't touch my things." How will that make him/her feel?
Ok because I said it politely.
Upset
When someone asks, "What are you doing after school today?' you reply, "None of your business!" How will that make them feel?
That might make him/her feel uncomfortable.
It's personal business. I'm not trying to make friends.
One of the girls in your PE class is very tall. You refer to her as "the giant" because you think it's funny. How will that make her feel?
I don't care how she feels!
She might feel upset, sad or annoyed with me.
Your cell phone rings while you're in the library. You walk outside to take the call. How will that make the librarian feel?
Good because I'm thinking about others when they read.
She will be upset.
Your grandparents are coming over for dinner. You make sure your hair is combed and your clothes are clean. How will that make them feel?
I would never do that. I don't care about those things.
OK! They will have good thoughts about me.
You have a crush on a student at school. You make a HUGE card and give it to him or her during lunch in the cafeteria. How will that make him/her feel?
Who cares how he/she feels?
Embarrassed
Someone at school asks you to take a survey about the upcoming dance. You say, "No thanks" and walk on. How will that person feel?
Ok. I was polite.
Upset because I wouldn't stop.
Your mom has been working at the computer for several hours. You give her a neck massage and offer to make her tea. How will this make her feel.
That's her job. Too bad. I wouldn't do that.
She will smile and love it.
Your teacher leaves the school carrying a large, heavy box. You offer to help her carry her things to her car. How will this make her feel?
She will feel relieved and happy that I helped!
She will ignore my offer and not care.
You're sitting with your family at the dinner table.. You don't like what is being served for dinner. You say, "What is this? It looks disgusting. I won't eat it." How will this make your parents feel?
Annoyed - Frustrate - Upset
Happy
You have a melt down at school when you can't understand the work. How does this make your teacher and classmates feel?
I don't care. I have feelings too!!
Annoyed because they can't concentrate.
Your internet connection isn't working at home. You are so frustrated that you throw your computer on the floor. How will this make your parents feel?
I don't care how they feel!
They might feel upset and annoyed with me.
You're sitting in Science class and it's filled with students. You raise your hand and wave it enthusiastically every time the teacher asks a question. How will this make the other students feel?
The students don't care if I talk the whole time.
The students might be frustrated with me.
While eating with your family, you turn your Chromebook off and put it away so you won't be tempted to use it. How will this make them feel?
Good because this is being thoughtful!
Angry