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LIFE SKILLS
 

1.  Greeting Others
     1.  Look at the person.
     2.  Use a pleasant voice.
     3.  Say 'Hi' or 'Hello.'

2.  Following Instructions
     1. Look at the person. 
     2.  Say 'Okay.'
     3.  Do what you've been asked
          right away.
     4.  Check back.

3.  Getting the Staff's Attention
     1. Look at the person.
     2. Raise your hand.  Stay calm.
     3. Wait until the staff says your name.
     4.  Ask your question.

4.  Accepting Criticism or a
     Consequence

    
1.  Look at the person
     2.  Say 'Okay.'
     3.  Stay Calm.

5.  Giving Criticism
     1.  Look at the person.
     2.  Stay calm.  Use a pleasant voice.
     3.  Say something positive or 'I
           understand.'
     4.  Describe exactly what you are
          criticizing.
     5.  Tell why this is a problem.
     6.  Listen to the person.  Be polite.

6.  Accepting 'No' for an Answer
     1.  Look at the person
     2.  Say 'Okay'
     3.  Stay Calm
     4.  If you disagree, ask later.
 

7.  Disagreeing Appropriately
     1. Look at the person.
     2.  Use a pleasant voice.
     3.  Say 'I understand how you feel.'
     4.  Tell why you feel differently.
     5.  Give a reason.
     6.  Listen to the other person.

8.  Making a Request
     1.  Look at the person.
     2.  Use a clear, pleasant voice.
     3.  Explain exactly what you are asking
          for.  Say 'Please.'
     4.  If the answer is 'Yes', say 'Thank You.'
     5.  If not, remember to accept 'No' for an
          answer.
    

 

9.  Giving Compliments
     1.  Look at the person.
     2.  Smile.
     3.  Speak clearly and enthusiastically. 
     4. Tell the person exactly what you like.

10. Accepting Compliments
      1. Look at the person.
      2. Use a pleasant voice.
      3. Say "Thank You."
      4. Don' look away, mumble, or deny the
          compliment.
      5. Do not disagree with the compliment.

11.  Making an Apology
     1.  Look at the person.
     2.  Use a serious, sincere voice.
     3.  Say 'I'm sorry for. . .' or 'I want to
          apologize for. . .'
     4.  Don't make excuses.
     5.  Explain how you plan to do better in the
          future.
     6.  Say 'Thanks for listening.

12.  Reporting Other's Behavior
     
1. Look at the adult.
      2. Use a calm voice.  Ask to talk to him or
           her privately.
      3. Describe the inappropriate behavior
          you are reporting.
      4. Explain why you are making the report.
      5. Answer any questions the adult has.
      6. Thank the adult for listening.

13.  Introducing Yourself
     
1. Look at the person. Smile.
      2. Use a pleasant voice.
      3. Offer a greeting.  Say "Hi, my name
           is..."
      4. Shake the person's hand.
      5. When you leave say, "It was nice to
          meet  you."

14.  Talking with Others
     
1. Look at the person.
      2. Use a pleasant voice.
      3. Ask questions.
      4. Don't interrupt. 

15.  Resisting Peer Pressure
     
1. Look at the person.
      2. Use a calm voice.
      3. Say clearly that you do not want to
          participate.
      4. Suggest something else to do.
      5. If necessary, continue to say "No."
      6. Leave the situation.

16.  Volunteering
     
1. Look at the person.
      2. Use a pleasant, enthusiastic voice.
      3. Ask if you can help.  Describe the
          activity or task you are offering to do.
      4. Thank the person.
      5. Check back when you are finished.
 

 

 

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