A classmate shares an idea you don’t agree with. What’s the best response?
“I see it differently.”
“You’re wrong.”
“That’s a bad idea.”
You don’t agree but want to stay respectful. What should you say?
“I don’t agree, but I understand your idea.”
“That’s dumb.”
“No way.”
You are stuck on an assignment and starting to feel upset. What should you say?
“I’m feeling frustrated. Can you help me?”
“This is stupid!”
“I’m not doing this.”
You’re not ready to answer a question in class. What should you say?
“I’m not ready yet.”
“I don’t know!”
“Leave me alone.”
A classmate says something that bothers you. What do you say?
“That’s so annoying.”
“Whatever.”
“I don’t like when you say that.”
You feel yourself getting angry during a disagreement. What’s a good self-talk strategy?
“Stay calm. Take a deep breath.”
“They’re so stupid.”
“I’m going to yell.”
You and a classmate want different things during a project. What should you say?
“We’re doing it my way.”
“Your idea is bad.”
“Can we compromise?”
A peer is bothering you and you need space. What should you say?
“Go away.”
“Leave me alone!”
“Can you give me some space?”
You’re working with someone and want to make sure everyone gets a turn. What do you say?
“Let’s take turns.”
“Move, I’ll do it.”
“You’re doing it wrong.”
You’re getting upset and need to calm down. What should you say?
“I need a minute to calm down.”
“I hate this!”
“This is the worst.”
Someone interrupts you while you’re speaking. What’s the best response?
“You’re rude.”
“Excuse me, I wasn’t finished speaking.”
“Stop talking!”
You want to suggest a different idea during group work. What do you say?
“That won’t work.”
“What if we tried this instead?”
“No, we’re not doing that.”
You feel overwhelmed by a big assignment. What’s the best thing to say?
“I’m feeling overwhelmed. Can I have help getting started?”
“This is dumb.”
“I’m not doing this.”
You don’t understand the directions. What should you say?
“Can you explain that again?”
“I’m not doing it.”
“This makes no sense.”
Someone keeps talking while you’re trying to focus. What should you say?
“Can you please stop? I’m trying to focus.”
“You’re so annoying.”
“Shut up.”