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Your friend says "I feel bad when you tell your jokes about me." How can you respond by using a repeating statement?
"It sounds like I upset you."
What is one way that helps you keep your cool?
Deep breaths, count slowly to yourself, take some time to cool down before you talk
Why do we need to listen to the other person first?
It will help you understand what the disagreement is about
Listening helps us understand the other person's perspective. True or false?
True!
Your friend says "I feel bad when you make fun of me." How can you respond with a repeating statement?
"It sounds like what I said made you feel bad."
Your friend says "I feel frustrated when you tell jokes about me." How can you respond with a repeating statement?
"It sounds like I made you upset" OR "It sounds like I frustrated you."
Your friend says "I don't like it when you tell other people my secrets." How can you respond with a repeating statement?
"It sounds like I hurt your feelings."
Disagreements with friends don't happen often. True or false?
False. Disagreements with friends are common!
If you are having disagreements SOMETIMES, should this end your friendship?
No! You can handle these disagreements appropriately.
Should you still be friends with someone if you are having disagreements all the time?
No. You may want to think about if this person is the right friend for you.
Your friend says "I feel bad when you laugh at me in front of everybody." How can you respond with a repeating statement?
"It sounds like I made you feel bad."
The first step to handling a disgreement appropriately is to explain your side. True or false?
False! You should keep your cool, listen, repeat what the other person said THEN explain your side.
You should avoid telling the other person that they are wrong. True or false?
True. This will make the argument worse and they will be more upset at you.
Your friend says "I'm hurt you didn't invite me to your hangout." How can you say sorry they feel that way?
"I'm sorry you feel hurt."
Your friend says "I feel frustrated when you didn't sit with me at lunch" How can you say sorry they feel that way?
"I'm sorry you feel frustrated"
Your friend says "I feel upset when you say those things." How can you say sorry they feel that way?
"I'm sorry you feel upset." OR "I'm sorry your feelings for hurt."
