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Thanksgiving Self-Advocacy

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  • You try a food you don’t like.
    “It’s not my favorite, but thanks for offering.”
  • A relative says, “You’re speaking really fast.”
    “Thanks for telling me. I’ll slow down.”
  • A family member gives you directions you don’t understand.
    “Can you repeat that slowly?”
  • Your uncle is explaining game rules super fast.
    “Could you slow down a little? I want to make sure I understand.”
  • Someone says sarcastically, “Nice job dropping the fork.”
    “Are you being serious or joking?”
  • You can’t open the cranberry sauce jar.
    “Can you help me open this?”
  • The room is loud and you feel overwhelmed. What do you say?
    “I need a 2-minute break.”
  • Someone cuts in front of you in the food line.
    “Excuse me, I was next. Could I grab my plate first?”
  • You start talking and someone cuts you off.
    “I’d like to finish what I was saying.”
  • A cousin thinks you said something rude but you didn’t.
    “I think there was a misunderstanding. What I meant was…”
  • You want a turn to speak at the table. What should you do?
    Wait for a pause and say, “Can I add something?”
  • Your grandmother keeps offering more food, but you’re full.
    “No thank you, I’m full.”
  • Your heart is racing and you need to calm down.
    “I’m feeling overwhelmed. I need a break.”
  • A cousin keeps hugging you and you’re uncomfortable.
    “I’d like some space, please.”
  • Someone is talking a lot and you can’t concentrate.
    “I’m having trouble focusing. Can we take a quick pause?”
  • You’re stuck between two loud relatives.
    “Is it okay if I switch seats? It’s a little loud for me here.”
  • You don’t know when dinner starts.
    “What time are we eating?”
  • You’re tired and don’t want to play a second game.
    “I’m tired. I’m going to sit the next game out.”
  • Someone makes a “joke” about what you’re wearing.
    “That joke doesn’t feel good to me. Please stop.”
  • Your cousins are playing a game without you.
    “Can I join your game?”
  • Someone keeps calling you by the wrong nickname.
    “Actually, I prefer to be called ___.”
  • You feel overwhelmed by the noise. What is an expected self-advocacy strategy?
    Say, “I need a quick break”
  • You can’t find the napkins.
    “Do you know where the napkins are?”
  • A cousin thinks you’re annoyed but you were just tired.
    “I’m tired, not upset. Sorry if it sounded that way.”
  • You don’t want gravy on your turkey.
    “Can I have mine without gravy, please?”
  • Someone asks you a question quickly and you need time to think.
    “Give me a moment to think.”
  • The food is hotter than you expected.
    “This is spicy for me. Do you have something less spicy?”
  • Someone gives you feedback on your tone. Best self-advocacy response?
    “Thanks, I’ll try again”
  • Someone teases you about eating slowly.
    “I don’t like that joke. Please stop.”
  • You don’t understand a joke. What’s a helpful strategy?
    Say, “Can you explain what that means?”
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