Emotional Intelligence

What is empathy?

• Feeling sorry for someone

• Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person

• Ignoring someone’s emotions

• Only helping people when you feel like it

Which of the following is a characteristic of an empathetic person?

• Laughing when someone is upset

• Comforting someone when they are sad

• Avoiding people who are feeling sad

• Only focusing on their own feelings

Why is empathy important in relationships?

• It helps people win arguments

• It builds stronger connections and trust

• It allows people to avoid talking to others

• It makes people feel better about themselves

What can you do to practice empathy?

• Ignore how someone feels

• Ask questions and listen to understand their emotions

• Tell them to stop being upset

• Tell them how you feel instead of listening

If someone is struggling with empathy, they might:

• Feel connected to others’ emotions

• Be unaware of how their actions affect others

• Show kindness and support all the time

• Be very good at comforting people

How does empathy help in a school environment?

• It encourages people to ignore others' problems

• It helps students understand and support each other

• It creates more conflict

What’s an example of showing empathy?

• Telling someone to get over their problems

• Listening to someone who is upset and offering comfort

• Walking away when someone is crying

• Talking about your own problems instead

What could be a sign that someone lacks empathy?

• They try to understand how someone feels

• They make fun of someone when they are upset

• They support others in difficult times

• They ask questions to learn about others’ experiences

Which of the following actions is most empathetic?

• Laughing when someone makes a mistake

• Helping someone who is struggling without being asked

• Ignoring someone’s feelings when they are upset

• Telling someone they are overreacting

How can you tell if you lack empathy?

• You notice other people’s feelings but don’t care about them

• You always understand how others feel and offer support

• You ask how someone is doing and listen to their response

• You focus on helping others feel better