If someone asks you to repeat yourself, how can you make it easier for them to understand?
“I already told you once.”
Refuse to repeat it
Repeat more slowly or use different words
If your friend says, “I don’t want to talk right now,” what should you do?
Keep talking until they listen
Respect their space and talk later
Get upset and walk away angry
If you realize you interrupted, what’s the best way to repair it?
“Sorry, go ahead.”
Ignore it and finish your point
Keep talking since you already started
If someone asks you something you don’t want to answer because it’s too personal, what’s a good response?
“That’s private, I’d rather not share.”
“Why do you want to know?” (in a rude tone)
Make up something that isn’t true
When is it okay to ask someone personal questions?
Anytime you want to
Never
When you know the person well and they’re comfortable
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
How can you check if someone understood what you said?
Ask, “Does that make sense?”
Assume they understood
Ask them to repeat it back
How can you tell if someone wants to end a conversation politely?
They start looking away or give short answers
They ask you more questions
They talk louder
What could you say if someone shares something private and you don’t feel comfortable with?
Ewww gross, don't tell me that!
Stop talking to me about that!
“That’s too much information for me.”
If you notice someone looks upset while you’re joking, what should you do?
Stop and check if they’re okay
Ignore their feelings
Keep joking—it’s just funny
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 misunderstood directions and made a mistake, what’s the best step?
Act like you understood from the start
Correct yourself and ask for clarification if needed
Keep doing it wrong
If a friend is talking and you want to share an idea, what is the polite way to join in?
Interrupt right away
Wait for a pause and then speak
Talk louder so they stop
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
What should you do if someone keeps changing the subject when you talk to them?
Keep bringing it up until they respond
Notice they might not want to talk about your topic
Get mad and stop talking to them
If you didn’t hear what your teacher said, what’s the most respectful way to ask again?
“What? Say it again.”
“Could you please repeat that?”
Stay quiet and guess later
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
If your friend doesn’t get your joke, how could you fix it?
Get annoyed that they didn’t laugh
Explain what you meant
Say it again, louder
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.”
If someone is talking too fast, how could you handle it?
“Can you slow down a little?”
Zone out
“You’re talking weird.”