When people have a conversation, they usually pick a single _____ together to discuss.
topic
If you want a more private ride and to be dropped off right outside your friend's house, which is the best public transit option?
Taxi
Bus
____ __________ is the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work.
Time management
All of the top five causes of workplace accidents- laziness, being distracted/tired, alcohol/drug use, overconfidence, ignoring safety rules- are linked by a lack of _________/_____.
awareness/focus
When is it usually appropriate to switch topics in a conversation?
When everyone is done talking about the current topic
When someone is reminded of something
When you get bored
When you have nothing to add
Which is NOT a benefit of having good time management skills?
Higher productivity
Higher pay
Better work-life balance
Lower stress levels
What should you do if you accidentally switch topics too early?
Apologize and try to let the other person finish their thought
True or false: if you think you're misreading a cue, you can usually politely ask the person what they mean.
True
False
Name a social cue associated with being embarrassed.
Avoiding eye contact, blushing, nervous laughter, fidgeting, etc
Name a tool you can use to schedule your time.
Calendar, to-do list, agenda, etc
Which is NOT a public transit option in Newfoundland?
Jiffy Cab
Uber
Metrobus
Waymo
True or false: in a conversation, when the other person is speaking, you should be thinking about your response.
True
False
Who is the most likely to be injured at work?
Women at work
Men at work
Young workers (15-25)
Older workers (50+)
Your coworkers are talking about their pets. What is the most appropriate response to add?
I don't have a pet, but I want to get a snake someday.
That reminds me- I have homework due tomorrow.
I'm making spaghetti for dinner tonight.
I'm bored. Let's talk about Love Island.
Which category would finishing a project for your boss' boss that's due tomorrow fall into?
Neither urgent nor important
Urgent and important
Not urgent but important
Urgent but not important
Which task is actually a distraction at work?
Responding to your cousin's message
Joining a Zoom meeting with your supervisor
Restocking the shelves
Checking to see when you're scheduled next week
What emotion is being demonstrated in this GIF? How do you know?
Bored/unimpressed (lips pressed together, relaxed posture, etc)
______ ____ are the signals we use to communicate without words (ex. smiling, fidgeting, sighing, etc).
Social cues
True or false: if you don't feel safe when your ride gets there, you can choose not to get inside and wait for the next bus/call another taxi.
True
False
What does this sign mean?
No entry
Name a type of safety hazard that we discussed.
Biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic, psychological
Which is NOT one of the rights that the CCOHS guarantees for all workers?
The right to a new work position if you are injured at work
The right to participate in keeping your workplace safe
The right to know what hazards are present in your workplace
The right to refuse unsafe work
True or false; everyone's social cues are the exact same.
True
False
When you are paying for public transport with cash, you should use _____ ______.
exact change
What is the most common kind of workplace injury?
Slips, trips and falls