Review: What Would You Do?

Your classmate never looks at you when speaking. What would you do?

• 🟢 = Respond with curiosity

• 🟡 = Ask politely

• 🔴 = Avoid or ignore

You’re in a host family that serves unfamiliar food. What do you say?

• 🟢 = Say “Thank you! This looks interesting. Could you tell me more about it?”

• 🟡 = Say “Thank you, but I have a sensitive stomach. Can I try just a little?”

• 🔴 = Say “No, that looks strange. I don’t eat food like that.”

You’re working in a group with a student from a different country. They speak very directly and tell everyone what to do. You feel uncomfortable but don’t want to start a conflict. What would you do?

• 🟢 Try to understand their cultural style and speak with them privately.

• 🟡 Ask the teacher for help.

• 🔴 Ignore it and do the work alone.

Your international teacher invites you to join a weekend seminar. You are not interested, but you don’t want to sound rude. What would you do?

• 🟢 Say “Thank you, but I already have plans.”

• 🟡 Say “Maybe” and hope they understand.

• 🔴 Say nothing and don’t show up.

You are from a culture where being on time is important. Your classmate is often late to meetings. You feel annoyed. What would you do?

• 🟢 Talk to them kindly and ask about their view of time.

• 🟡 Keep working but feel upset.

• 🔴 Stop inviting them to the group.