Friendship/Conflict Resolution

How is a friendship different from a relationship with a family member?

• You can set boundaries with friends.

• You choose your friends

• Friendships are easy.

• Friendships can change

If you hurt your friend’s feelings, what can you say to make things right?

• It was only a joke. Don't be upset.

• I'm sorry. How can I fix it?

• Why are you being so sensitive?

• If you're upset with me, then we can't be friends.

What does it mean to have boundaries in a friendship?

• One friend never tells how they really feel.

• Each friend wants to control how the friendship works.

• One friend doesn't want to be friends anymore.

• Each friend lets the other know how they want to be treated.

Which action is an example of setting a boundary?

• sharing your lunch

• saying you need alone time

• giving a high-five

• telling someone what to do

What is the best arrangement of friends?

• Having one group of friends who all hang out together.

• Having different friends from different parts of your life.

• Having one best friend.

• There is no best arrangement.

Which of the following is something you can control?

• feeling disappointed

• disagreeing with your parents

• yelling at your best friend

• a difficult classmate

When you're feeling angry at someone, it helps to empathize with them, and consider their feelings. What does "empathize" mean?

• understand

• talk

• disagree

• smile

Albert wants to play basketball, but John wants to play a video game. They agree to spend an hour shooting hoops and an hour playing a video game. How did they resolve their disagreement?

• They compromised.

• They decided to do things on their own.

• Albert gave in.

• John gave in.

Which of the following emotions is the worst one to express when you're trying to resolve a conflict?

• amusement

• sadness

• confusion

• rage

What's the most likely outcome of yelling at someone you disagree with?

• They see your side of things.

• They want to be your friend.

• They don't really care.

• They get angry.