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When starting a conversation, what is a "conversation starter" you can use with anyone?

Ask a question about them, like "How has your day been?" or "What do you like to do for fun?

You accidentally bump into someone in the crowded hallway. What do you say?

"Excuse me!" or "I’m sorry, it’s crowded in here."

The cafeteria is way too loud and it's making you feel uncomfortable. What can you do?

Ask a teacher if you can wear headphones or sit in a quieter area for a few minutes.

Question/Scenario Recommended Answer You are checking out at a store. What are two things you should say to the cashier?

"Hello" and "Thank you!"

You are feeling very frustrated with a difficult assignment. What is a "cool down" strategy?

Take three deep breaths, count to ten, or ask for a two-minute "brain break."

The project is finished! What is the polite way to end the work session?

"great job working on the project!"

You finish your popcorn at the movies. Where should the empty bucket go?

the garbage!

You want to join a group of students playing a game or talking. How do you "bridge" in?

Wait for a break in the action and ask, "Mind if I join you guys?"

You see a classmate sitting alone at lunch looking sad. What is a kind way to check on them?

Walk up and ask, "Are you okay?" or "Would you like to sit with us?"

You and a friend disagree on which game to play. How do you solve it fairly?

ompromise: Play one game for 10 minutes, then switch to the other.

Your teacher is talking to another adult and you have a question. What do you do?

Wait for a pause in the conversation or stand nearby quietly to show you're waiting.

You are late to class. How do you enter the room without disrupting everyone?

Enter quietly, sit in your seat, and check with a neighbor or the teacher for instructions later.

Your teacher gives a direction that you don't understand. What is the best way to ask for help?

Raise your hand and say, "Could you please explain that one more time?

You are at a restaurant and the waiter brings you the wrong drink. How do you fix it?

Say politely, "Excuse me, I actually ordered a water. Could I swap this, please?"

You accidentally overhear a secret about a classmate. What should you do with that info?

Keep it to yourself. Spreading it is gossip and can hurt feelings.

A friend tells a joke that you don't think is funny. How do you react politely?

Give a small smile or just move on to the next topic without being mean.

You made a mistake and accidentally broke something belonging to a friend. What do you do?

Tell them immediately, apologize, and ask how you can make it right.

Someone is talking to you, but you are really bored with the topic. What do you do?

Listen for a few more seconds, then wait for a pause to change the subject politely.

You really want to see the cool keychain on a classmate's backpack. Can you grab it?

No. Always ask, "Can I see that?" before touching someone else's property.

You finish your work early while everyone else is still working. What should you do?

Stay quiet, read a book, or do other work so you don't distract your classmates.