Problem Solving - phones

You dropped your cell phone in the sink. It got wet. It won't work anymore. You have no way to make a call.

Is this an emergency?

What can you do?

• Yes.

  Call 9-1-1

• No.

  Get a ride to the mall and replace the phone.

• Yes.

  Accept that you will never have a phone again.

• No.

  Ask your neighbor if you can use their phone forever.

Your phone bill says you have a late fee. You did not pay your bill last month. Your phone may be shut off.

Is this an emergency?

What can you do?

• Yes.

  Call 9-1-1

• No.

  Ignore the late fee and pay your monthly bill.

• Yes.

  Let the police know that your phone company is trying to steal your money.

• No.

  Pay the late fee and your monthly bills.

You tried to call your friend. His dad answered the phone and told you not to call so late at night.

Is this an emergency?

What can you do?

• No.

  Apologize and call your friend earlier next time.

• Yes.

  call 9-1-1

• Yes.

  Tell the cops that your friend is in trouble.

• No.

  Hang up on the dad and continue to call whenever you feel like it.

You keep getting a call from someone trying to offer you a credit card. You're not sure what to do.

Is this an emergency?

What can you do?

• Yes.

  Call 9-1-1

• Yes.

  Let the police know you are being harassed.

• No.

  You can block their number.

• No.

  You should apply for the credit card even if you don't want to.

You took your cell phone to work. You put it in your locker. At the end of the day you open your locker and your phone is gone.

Is this an emergency?

What can you do?

• Yes.

  Call 9-1-1

• Yes.

  Let the FBI know that your phone is missing.

• No.

  Let your teacher/administrator know and speak to the police officer on campus.

• No.

  Do nothing and save up for a new phone.

You are out to eat with your family. Your friend keeps calling your cell phone and it is interrupting dinner.

Is this an emergency?

What can you do?

• Yes.

  Call 9-1-1 and let them know you are being harassed.

• Yes.

  Tell the cops that you have a stalker.

• No.

  Put your phone on silent and call your friend after dinner.

• No.

  Answer the phone and put it on speaker.

You used your phone to order a pizza for delivery. You wait and wait, but the pizza never comes.

Is this an emergency?

What can you do?

• No.

  Call the pizza place and let them know that your pizza did not arrive.

• No.

  Do nothing and order from a different pizza place next time.

• Yes.

  Call 9-1-1 and tell them that the pizza place is stealing peoples' money.

• Yes.

  Let the owner of the pizza place know that you are taking them to court.

You have not been feeling well for several days. You need to call a doctor.

Is this an emergency?

What can you do?

• Yes.

  Call 9-1-1 and request an ambulance.

• No.

  Call your doctor and make an appointment.

• No.

  Put your phone on silent and try to rest.

• Yes.

  Go to the emergency room.