You are at a friend's house for dinner. Your friend's mom accidentally served you something you're allergic to.
Say something! In this case, it's important!
You're hanging out with a friend using the computer. They ask if you want to watch a Minecraft video, but you'd rather watch a Fortnite video.
Say something! Work out a deal that's fair for both you and your friend.
You ordered a cheeseburger at a restaurant, but the server brings you a grilled cheese.
Say something! It's ok to speak up if you get the wrong meal.
You overhear a classmate swear.
Keep it in your brain! It's the teacher's job to handle it!
You see a classmate move on to free choice early.
Keep it in your brain! An adult will handle it.
Someone walks into the room who you do not like. You think, "They're stupid. I hate them."
Keep it in your brain! That's not a helpful thing to say.
Your aunt gives you a sweater as a gift. You think, "I hate the buttons on the front."
Keep it in your brain! You can return the sweater or give it away.
Your classmate keeps insisting that dragons are real, even though you know they are fictional. You think, "this kid is super weird."
Keep it in your brain! You could agree to disagree.
You noticed your classmate has worn the same hoodie every day this week. You think, "that is kind of gross."
Keep it in your brain! Your classmate may feel hurt or embarrassed if you say it out loud.
Your teacher just gave important information about a project to the class, but you weren't paying attention!
Say something! Otherwise, you won't know what to do.
You noticed your friend was doodling in class instead of doing their work.
Keep it in your brain! It's the teacher's job to make sure students do their work.
The teacher said, "We are going to watch a 30-second video." You notice the video is actually only 29 seconds.
Keep it in your brain! You understood what they meant, so no need to correct them.
You and a friend make plans to see a movie together. They want to see a new Pixar movie, but you'd rather see Sonic.
Say something! Work out a deal that's fair for you and your friend.
Your teacher is talking about something that is boring to you. You think, "This is dumb!"
Keep it in your brain! Saying it will disrupt the group and could annoy others.
Your classmate is talking about how much they love reading class. You're thinking they're crazy because reading stinks.
Keep it in your brain! There's no need to "yuck their yum."
Your friend sang a song in the school talent show. You think, "I love that song, but I didn't think their singing was good."
Keep it in your brain! Their feelings could get hurt if you say you don't like their singing.
Your class just started watching a movie that you have seen before. You think about how awesome the ending is and want to talk about it with everyone.
Keep it in your brain! If you say it, you will spoil the ending for those who haven't seen it.
Your friend tells you that they are planning to hit a classmate later today at recess.
Say something! The classmate will probably get hurt if you say nothing.
Your classmate tells you they had a birthday over the weekend. You wonder how much money their parents spent on presents.
Keep it in your brain! Asking how much money someone spent on something can make them uncomfortable.
Your new teacher keeps mispronouncing your name.
Say something! Otherwise, they will probably keep mispronouncing it.
During a movie, your classmate keeps talking and it is hard for you to hear what's going on.
Say something! You can ask them nicely to be quiet.
Your teacher is handing out a special treat to the class. They accidentally skipped you.
Say something! Otherwise, you probably won't get the treat.