Walk in their shoes

1. Sarah is sitting alone during lunch, looking sad. What would be the most empathetic thing to do?

• 1. A. Sit next to her and talk about how great your day has been to cheer her up.

• 1. B. Sit nearby and wait to see if she wants to talk.

• 1. C. Approach her and gently ask if she’s okay, offering to listen if she wants to share.

• 1. D. Invite her to join your group without mentioning that she looks sad.

1. John notices a classmate struggling with their homework. What is the best way for him to offer help?

• 1. D. Laugh at their struggle to lighten the mood.

• 1. B. Offer to explain the homework if they seem interested.

• 1. A. Ignore them and focus on his own work.

• 1. C. Tell them they should try harder and not give up.

1. Emily sees a friend sitting quietly in the corner during a party. What should she do to show support?

• 1. A. Leave her alone to enjoy her solitude.

• 1. B. Go over and ask if she wants to talk or join the group.

• 1. D. Encourage her to dance to get her in a better mood.

• 1. C. Make a joke about her being anti-social.

1. Michael overhears someone being teased at school. What is the most appropriate action he can take?

• 1. B. Stand up for the person being teased and tell the bullies to stop.

• 1. A. Join in the teasing to fit in with others.

• 1. D. Laugh along to avoid being targeted himself.

• 1. C. Walk away and pretend he didn't hear anything.

1. Lisa notices a new student sitting alone during recess. What is the best way for her to make the new student feel welcome?

• 1. D. Wait for the new student to come over and ask to join.

• 1. A. Ignore them and play with her friends.

• 1. B. Approach the new student and invite them to join her group.

• 1. C. Make fun of the new student's shyness to lighten the mood.

1. David sees a classmate being excluded from a group project. What is the most supportive action he can take?

• 1. A. Join the group and ignore the excluded classmate.

• 1. B. Speak up and suggest that the classmate be included in the project.

• 1. D. Tell the excluded classmate that they should try harder to fit in.

• 1. C. Laugh at the situation to make it seem less serious.

1. Anna sees her friend looking upset after receiving a bad grade. What is the best way for her to provide comfort?

• 1. C. Make jokes about the grade to lighten the mood.

• 1. D. Ignore her feelings and talk about her favorite TV show.

• 1. A. Tell her that grades don't matter and to forget about it.

• 1. B. Offer to study together to help improve for next time.