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A classmate just told you their grandparent passed away. What is an appropriate reaction?

Tell them a story about how your grandparent died.

Ask how he/she died.

Say you knew something was wrong as they don't look good

Ask how he/she is holding up

When would social skills not be as important?

making a new friend

Working as a team to do a presentation

Doing your homework

Interviewing for a job

You saw your friend lose a basketball game. What can you say to him?

They played so much better than you guys

You are the reason your team lost. You were terrible

That was a tough game. I am sure you will get them next time.

Make fun of him behind his back

If you get angry/frustrated with a friend you could...

Do something to make them angry/frustrated with you

Act like nothing is wrong

Talk about them to other people

Try to talk to them about it

When we refrain from interrupting our classmates when they are speaking we are being

Respectful

Mean

Kind

Honest

Mom asks for help doing laundry when you are doing school work. What could you say?

Ask your sibling to help her instead

Can I come when I am done?

Why do always call me when I am doing school work?

Ignore her because you are busy

When having a conversation you should always do this..

Keep talking and don't give anyone else a turn

Take turns

be quiet

keep interrupting

There is a new student in your class . What can you do?

ignore

be mean

make fun

say hi, introduce yourself and ask if they need help

When I talk to others I should...

think about my plans for tonight

not make eye contact because it's rude

only use nonverbal communication

think about the message my entire body is sending

Your friend tripped in the hallway and his books are all over. What could you do?

Do nothing

Keep walking

Laugh as you pass by

Offer to help

Is it appropriate to interrupt someone during a conversation unless it's really important?

Yes

No

It's ok to tell a friend he is fat

No

Yes

Dad asks you to clean your room. What can you say?

You want it clean you do it

Can I clean it as soon as I am done with my work?

Ignore him

I am busy now

What are social cues?

Signals people send through body language and words

Parties, sports games, going to dinner, etc.

Waving hello and goodbye

Conversational skills

Your teacher is answering another student. What should you be doing?

start talking to other students in class

Play video games

Just wait patiently till she is done

Keep calling out to her until she sees you

A group member is talking about something you don't know much about. You should...

Roll your eyes so they know you aren't interested

Ask questions to find out more

Tell them you are not interested in that topic

Change the subject

If someone says hi to you in the hallway, what could you do?

Smile and say hi back

Look at them and keep walking

Ask, "who are you"?

Ignore them, you are trying to get to class

You checked your canvas and your assignment was due a week ago

ask a friend to copy their work

message the teacher and let them know you are working on it

keep trying to figure it out

ignore it

You should never say hi to someone unless they say hi first

True

False

Your teacher asks a group of you to stop talking in class but you weren't talking. You should..

Yell out to tell her you weren't talking.

Just continue doing your work.

Roll your eyes because you know it wasn't you.

Start talking because everyone is just doing a study guide.

You are at an aunt's house for lunch and you don't like what she served. What can you do?

gobble it all up

Ask if you can have just a little

refuse to eat

Tell her you need to go home

You find out you weren't invited to a party and your feelings are hurt. You could...

Ask them why you weren't invited

Text the person hosting the party until they invite you

Start a rumor about the person hosting the party

Act mad around them until they notice

Parents assign us chores at home. When we do them, it shows that we are being

kind

polite

responsible

honest

Should you always be honest even if it means you may get in trouble?

No

Absolutely not

Yes

Are you serious?

What should you do when your friend is having a bad day?

Ask "what's wrong" or try to cheer them up

Tell them it could be worse

Ignore them until they feel better

Badger them with questions after they tell you they don't want to talk

What is a good way to start a conversation?

Wait for them to start talking

Talk to yourself

Talk about something and ask for their opinion

Start talking and then say "nevermind"

Sometimes it's ok to act interested in what someone is saying even if you aren't interested just to be polite

True

False

What's a better way of saying it's too hard

I hate this class

This is going to take more time and effort

I can't do this

I am stupid

During a conversation you should...

Be a good listener

Keep complaining

Only talk about yourself

Play on your nintendo switch

A tired mother comes home from her second job and finds the dishes are washed and put away. How do you think she feels?

Angry

Thankful

Tired

Sorry

The new kid is trying to find a seat in the cafeteria. There is a vacant seat near you. What can you do?

Look away and hope he doesn't see the seat

Ask another friend to come sit there as soon as you see him coming over

Put your bag over it and say taken

Ask if he would like to join you

How can you show someone you are interested in what they are saying?

Stare at them

Look away when they are talking

Keep looking at your watch

Be engaged in the conversation

How not to end a conversation

Tell them you would love to continue this convo another time

Let the person know you enjoyed the conversation

Explain your reasoning for ending the conversation

Tell them you are not interested in what they are saying and leave

What is the most important reason to have strong social skills?

It's nice to be good to others

it's not that important

sounds cool

No specific reason

Conversations are not just about words

True

False

How should you respond to a friend when you are angry?

Ignore them

Be as calm as possible

Yell at him

Answer with sarcasm

Someone in your class got a new hair cut and he/she asks you if you like it. What can you say?

It makes you look different

Why would you do it?

It looks terrible

Ignore the question

Which of the following attracts people into conversations?

Complaining

Staring at your phone

Making jokes

Asking related questions

You want mom to attend your recital but are unsure what your band teacher had said. What could you ask?

Can mom come a little late?

Can I bring my friend?

What time is the recital?

Can I finish my dinner before?

You started doing your work but aren't sure you are doing it right. What can you do?

keep doing whatever you know

ask the teacher

copy from your friend

ask your friend