Socially Aware

What are some ways to read the room in a social setting?

• Asking everyone directly how they are feeling

• Checking the time on your phone

• Observing body language, listening to the tone of conversations, and paying attention to the overall mood and energy of the group.

• Counting the number of people in the room

How can thinking about others help in improving situational awareness?

• By focusing only on personal thoughts and actions

• By assuming everyone will react the same way

• By ignoring the presence and actions of others

• By considering the perspectives, potential actions, and reactions of others in a given situation.

Discuss the importance of social awareness in a community.

• Social awareness is not important in a community because it leads to division and conflict

• Social awareness is important in a community because it promotes discrimination and inequality

• Social awareness is not important in a community because it hinders progress and innovation

• Social awareness is important in a community because it fosters understanding, empathy, inclusivity, equality, and positive social change.

Which of the following is NOT a step for reading the room?

• Think about the situation and how you usually act in the situation.

• Look at everyone in the room.

• Think about what they're doing and what they have.

• Yell at the student next to you for not explaining to you what the class is working on.

When you walk into the library, what would you observe by reading the room?

• No talking & studying quietly.

• Kids out of their seat.

• Shouting hello when someone enters the room.

• Falling asleep in a quiet corner.

What does it mean to be a social chameleon?

• Doing whatever people ask you to do.

• Wearing the same color as your friends.

• Looking like an reptile.

• Being able to blend into and adapt to any situation.

Why is social awareness important in building relationships?

• Leads to miscommunication and misunderstanding

• It is better to focus on one's own needs and emotions

• It hinders conflict resolution and trust building

• Allows individuals to understand and empathize with others' emotions, perspectives, and needs, leading to effective communication, conflict resolution, and trust building.

Which of the following is NOT an example of social awareness?

• Noticing when a friend is upset

• Ignoring someone's feelings

• Understanding different cultures

Showing __ for others' opinions is a key aspect of social awareness.

• anger

• respect

What can help improve your social awareness skills?

• Watching TV all day

• Practicing active listening

• Avoiding conversations with others

• Focusing only on your own needs