Scenario-Based Social Skills Worksheet

At the bus stop, the bus is running late. What should you do?

• Wait patiently for the bus.

• Leave and find another way home.

• Complain to other people at the stop.

• Ignore the situation and do nothing.

Community Outing Scenario: You're at a local community center, but the event you came for is canceled. What do you do?

• Leave the community center

• Look for another activity at the center

• Talk to other attendees

• Wait to see if the event is rescheduled

Community Outing Scenario: You’re trying to find a public restroom in a park. How do you ask someone?

• Excuse me, could you tell me where the restroom is?

• Can I borrow your phone?

• What time does the park close?

• Do you have any snacks?

Cooking Scenario: You're in the middle of a recipe and realize you're missing an ingredient. What do you do?

• Find a substitute ingredient

• Skip the ingredient

• Go to the store to buy it

• Stop cooking

Cooking Scenario: You accidentally burned your food. What should you do next?

• Throw it away and start over

• Ignore it and serve it anyway

• Try to scrape off the burnt parts

• Add more spices to cover the taste

Cooking Scenario: You're helping cook at a friend’s house and don’t know where the measuring cups are. What do you do?

• Ask your friend where the measuring cups are.

• Guess the measurements.

• Stop cooking.

• Use your hands to estimate.

Mall Scenario: You’re looking for a specific store but can’t find it. What do you say to a mall employee?

• Where is [store name]?

• How much does this item cost?

• What time does the mall close?

• Can I get a discount here?

Mall Scenario: You’re trying to make a return but don’t have a receipt. What should you do?

• Ask the store about their return policy for items without a receipt.

• Leave the store immediately.

• Argue with the cashier.

• Throw away the item.

Mall Scenario: You’re overwhelmed by the crowd or noise. What should you do to ask for help or take a break?

• Ask a staff member for help or find a quiet place to rest.

• Ignore the feeling and continue shopping.

• Shout loudly to get attention.

• Leave the mall immediately without telling anyone.

Reflect & Strategize: What felt easy or hard about these situations?

• Something felt easy

• Something felt hard

• Both easy and hard

• Nothing felt easy or hard