Social Stories - 22

You've started a new school and want to make friends. You see a group of students in the cafeteria during lunch, and you'd like to join them...

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You see a group of students chatting and laughing at a table. You'd like to join them. What's the best way to approach them?

• Sit down without saying anything and start eating.

• Walk over and ask, "can I join you?"

• Stand nearby and wait until someone notices you.

• Interrupt the conversation by telling a joke.

You join the group and introduce yourself. One of the students asks what your favorite hobby is. How should you respond?

• Stay silent because you're nervous.

• Ignore the question and talk about something else.

• Answer honestly and ask them their hobbies.

• Make up a hobby you think they will like.

During the conversation, you notice someone is talking about a topic you don't understand. What should you do?

• Interrupt and change the subject.

• Wait for a pause, then ask for clarification.

• Zone out and wait for them to finish.

• Leave the group and find something else to do.

You've been with the group for a while, but no one is talking directly to you. How can you stay involved in the conversation?

• Ask questions about what they're discussing.

• Stay quiet and hope they include you soon.

• Talk about something completely different.

• Leave because they're ignoring you.

At the end of lunch, the group stands up to leave. You'd like to see them again. What's a good way to show you'd like to be friends?

• Don't say anything and wait for them to invite you next time.

• Say, "it was nice talking to you! Can we hang out tomorrow?"

• Follow them around until they include you.

• Tell them that you don't need new friends, hoping they'll feel bad.