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 someone is talking too fast, how could you handle it?
Zone out
“Can you slow down a little?”
“You’re talking weird.”
If your friend says, “I don’t want to talk right now,” what should you do?
Respect their space and talk later
Get upset and walk away angry
Keep talking until they listen
How close should you stand to a classmate when you’re talking?
Very close, almost touching
About an arm’s length away
Across the room
When is it okay to ask someone personal questions?
When you know the person well and they’re comfortable
Never
Anytime you want to
If you notice someone looks upset while you’re joking, what should you do?
Ignore their feelings
Keep joking—it’s just funny
Stop and check if they’re okay
If a friend is talking and you want to share an idea, what is the polite way to join in?
Talk louder so they stop
Wait for a pause and then speak
Interrupt right away
How can you check if someone understood what you said?
Ask, “Does that make sense?”
Assume they understood
Ask them to repeat it back
What should you do if someone keeps changing the subject when you talk to them?
Keep bringing it up until they respond
Get mad and stop talking to them
Notice they might not want to talk about your topic
If you didn’t hear what your teacher said, what’s the most respectful way to ask again?
“Could you please repeat that?”
“What? Say it again.”
Stay quiet and guess later
If someone is busy doing homework, is it a good time to start a long story?
No, wait until they are done
Maybe, if it’s really important
Yes, they can listen while working
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!
If you gave the wrong information, how should you fix it?
Pretend you didn’t say it
“Actually, I was wrong—let me correct that.”
Blame someone else
If you realize you interrupted, what’s the best way to repair it?
Ignore it and finish your point
Keep talking since you already started
“Sorry, go ahead.”
If someone asks you to repeat yourself, how can you make it easier for them to understand?
Repeat more slowly or use different words
Refuse to repeat it
“I already told you once.”
If your friend doesn’t get your joke, how could you fix it?
Get annoyed that they didn’t laugh
Say it again, louder
Explain what you meant
If someone asks you something you don’t want to answer because it’s too personal, what’s a good response?
“Why do you want to know?” (in a rude tone)
“That’s private, I’d rather not share.”
Make up something that isn’t true
If someone uses a word you don’t understand, what can you say?
Just nod and change the subject
“What does that mean?”
Pretend you get it
If someone asks you a question and you don’t know the answer, what’s the best response?
Make something up
“I’m not sure, but I can find out.”
Stay silent
How can you tell if someone wants to end a conversation politely?
They talk louder
They ask you more questions
They start looking away or give short answers