If you are talking to a teacher, how close should you stand?
2: Arm's Length
You meet a new person and try to shake their hand. They pull away from you and say "I don't shake hands." What should you do?
Say "that's okay!" or offer another greeting such as knuckles or elbow bump
How might someone feel if we touch them without asking?
Unsafe, upset, uncomfortable
How far away should we stand from someone when we are having a conversation?
Arm's length
You are talking to a friend and see they have a piece of fuzz on their shirt. What should you do?
Tell them, but do not touch them
Why do we want to avoid touching people we just met?
We don't know what they are comfortable with yet; we don't know them well
Name two ways you can use your hands to greet someone.
Wave, knuckles, high five, shake hands.
Stand up and demonstrate standing far away from someone.
demonstration
You are walking in the hallway and a student you don't know very well comes up to you. They put their arm around your shoulder, which makes you feel uncomfortable. What should you do?
Tell them to let go or step away.
You are talking to your friend and see that her hair is messy. You reach over and comb her hair down with your hand. Your friend looks upset and asks you not to touch them. What should you say?
I'm sorry, I won't do that again!
About how long should we stay shaking hands with someone before letting go?
3 seconds
Stand up and demonstrate standing arm's length from someone.
Demonstration
What might somebody do if we are too close to them? How do we know (by looking at them) that we are too close?
Step back, lean away, turn their body, frown
Imagine you are having a conversation with a friend at school. The friend is standing too close to you. What should you do?
Take a step back or ask them to back up
Name 1 time when we would shake hands with someone.
When we first meet, at an interview, saying good game, etc.
When would we stand very far from someone to talk to them?
If they are sick; calling across a room; etc.
Name the four distances we reviewed for how close to stand to people
Touching, very close, arm's length, very far
What is the BEST way to get someone's attention WITHOUT touching them?
Say "Excuse me"
Stand up and demonstrate standing very close to someone.
Demonstration
Name one place where people may be very close together.
Crowded store, concert, amusement park, hallways, etc.
Name 2 people that it is okay to stand very close to (level 1).
Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, Boyfriend, Girlfriend
Name 3 people that it is okay to hug (if we ask).
Mom or dad, friend, some teachers, grandparents, family members
Name 2 people you can hold hands with (if you ask).
mom/dad, boyfriend/girlfriend, friend
You come to school and are feeling sick. How close should you stand when talking to people? Choices: Touching, Very Close, Arm's Length, Far Away
Far Away
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