Social Stories - 18

You are at a birthday party for a classmate you don't know very well. The room is full of people talking, and it seems a bit overwhelming. You spot a small group of kids your age sitting by the snacks.

• Makes Sense

• I'm Confused

How do you approach the group by the snacks?

• Walk straight up and interrupt their conversation.

• Wait nearby until there's a pause in the conversation and then say hello.

• Stand far away and wait for them to notice you.

• Ignore them and walk away.

You join the group, and they are talking about a movie you haven't seen. What do you do?

• Pretend you've seen the movie and join the conversation.

• Say, "I haven't seen that movie. What's it about?"

• Change the subject to something you know about.

• Stay silent and hope they stop talking about the movie.

One person in the group keeps looking at you and making jokes that you don't understand. What should you do?

• Laugh along, even if you don't understand.

• Ask them, "what do you mean by that?"

• Ignore them and move away.

• Make a joke back, even if it's unrelated.

The group starts talking about making plans to hang out next weekend. They haven't asked you yet. How do you respond?

• Wait and see if they invite you.

• Say, "That sounds fun! Can I join?"

• Change the subject so you don't feel left out.

• Leave the conversation before they notice you.

You start feeling overwhelmed by the noise and the number of people at the party. What do you do?

• Find a quiet corner and take a break.

• Leave the party without telling anyone.

• Try to ignore the feeling and stay.

• Ask the host if there's a quieter room to go to.