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