Friendships

A compromise involves doing whatever you think is best regardless of other people’s opinions.

• True

• False

Write ONE example of how someone can be passive in a situation.  (Describe the situation and show how the person is being passive) (2 pts.)

What is the definition of body language?

• The way people think when angry.

• Posture, gestures, facial expressions and body movements.

• A short boy running his mouth all the time.

• An angry facial expression.

Explain how being assertive can help you achieve your goals.  ( 2 pts.)

Brandon and Raul are both students in a high school Spanish class.  They signed up for the class thinking it would be easy and fun because their counselor was going to put them into the same section.  They envisioned joking around and working together on all the assignments.  However, once the school year began they discovered the teacher had high expectations of all her students.  She wanted them to listen in class and keep their phone put away at all times.  She expected her students to follow along and be ready to answer questions without being called upon.  Eventually, the teacher decided to write referrals for Brandon and Raul based on defiance from continually refusing to put away their phone and rarely focusing during instruction.  

 

5.  Write an example of a compromise the teacher could make with Brandon and Raul.  (3 pts.)

6. 6. Write an example of cooperation that could occur to improve the situation.  (3 pts.)

Write an example of cooperation that could occur to improve the situation.  (3 pts.)

What is Active Listening?  How can this improve a relationship?  ( 2 sentences, 2 pts.)

Rudolph was angry with his girlfriend because she yelled at him in front of his friends.  He actually sees her point but is still upset that he was embarrassed.  Which of the following would be an example of using an “I statement” to express his concerns?

• Why did you disrespect me like that?

• How would you feel if I did that to you?

• I felt embarrassed when you yelled at me in front of my friends.

• I really don’t appreciate how you handled that.

You should always hold onto a friendship if you really care about the person even if they are typically rude to you?

• True

• False

What are three things people can do to build a healthy friendship? (3 pts.)