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WorksheetsHow to be Considerate
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does being considerate mean?
Considering your options
Thinking about things
Taking time to think about how others are feeling.
Always smiling
What is a key step in having a considerate perspective?
Thinking only about your needs and wants
Always saying the other person is right.
Only looking at things from your perspective
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes
What does it mean to anticipate the needs of others?
Doing something for someone so that they think you are nice
Knowing what people will need before they realise it themselves
Doing something for someone so that they will do something for you
Always putting the needs of others above your own
Click on the below examples of being inconsiderate in public: (tick all that apply)
Keeping your voice at a normal or quiet level when on the phone or talking to friends
Avoid taking up too much space
Looking where you are going instead of messaging or talking and walking unaware
Unwrapping something loudly
Speaking loudly on the phone or to the people in your group
What does it mean to be considerate of other people's financial situations?
Giving money to the poor
Paying for others all the time
Giving money away
Thinking about another person's financial situation before asking them to pay for something
How can you be considerate in conversation? (tick all that apply)
Choose your timing carefully
Don't monopolise conversations
Make sure you take turns in conversations
Be tactful
Thank people
What does it mean to be tactful?
Using a strategy when approaching a problem
Lying to get your point across
Knowing how to make a point without offending the people around you
Having or showing no sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Why it is important to be tactful? (tick all that apply)
You get the message across without causing hurt feelings
People will be more receptive to criticism if it is delivered in a kind, thoughtful way
You could offend people if you are not tactful
The person you are speaking to will most likely respond in a more favourable way
So that people are persuaded to agree with you and know you are right
When is it important to apologise?
Only if you intentionally hurt someone
If you've made a mistake even if it is accidental
Never
All the time
What does it mean to monopolise conversations?
Taking turns in conversation
Being polite
Talking and talking in conversation and not letting other people having their say
Talking about monopoly
Click on the below acts that show consideration - examples of doing nice things for people when you see they need help
Hold doors open for people
Pull out chairs for people
Make room for people to sit next to you
Letting older people take your seat of you are on a bus or train
Not doing something for someone because they didn't ask you to help
True or False: having good manners is a part of being considerate
True
False
Click on the below that are examples of bad manners
Burping without excusing yourself
Swearing
Burping by accident and excusing yourself and apologising
Slurping your drink loudly
Talking about gross or inappropriate topics
True or False: Sharing is an important quality of a considerate person at any age
True
False
True or False: Sharing is only for little kids and siblings. It is not relevant to adults.
True
False
Yes or No:
This is a good example of really sharing and being considerate:
Your mother has packed biltong in you lunchbox. You don't like biltong at all so you allow your friends to share it between them.
Yes
No
What does it mean to "Be Punctual"?
Being early for appointments
Being kind to animals
Being late
Being on time
Why is it important to be punctual? (Tick all that apply)
Because you are acting like your time is more important than someone else's
It shows people that you don't like them
It might make the other person feel annoyed
It sends a message that you don't really care about the other person's time
True or False:
It is fine to show up late if you are not doing it intentionally, even if you make a habit of it. You are just a "late person" and that is okay. No need to apologise. Your friends and family know you and should understand.
True
False
Okay or Not okay:
If you are running late, lie about your location and the amount of time you are going to be late as it will make it better. The person waiting knows you are running late so won't mind if it's a bit more time. You will also look better in that moment as it won't seem as bad as it is.
Okay
Not okay
What is a true random act of kindness?
Just being considerate to the people we know and love
Giving to beggars on the street and boasting it about it to your friends and family
Helping someone when you can clearly see they want to be left alone
Being considerate and doing things to help to complete strangers and expecting nothing in return
Doing chores at home for extra pocket money
True or False:
It is important to keep your space clean if you want act as a considerate person
True
False
Click on the below examples of making an effort to keep the space you are in clean: (Click all that apply)
No need to pick up your trash. Your friend left her sweet wrapper on the table so it must be okay.
If you are staying at someone's house or in your own room, make your bed.
If there is a cleaner at the house where you are, leave everything to them. They are paid to do that kind of thing: clean up after people.
If you use a plate or spoon or cup, offer to wash it or pack it in the dishwasher
Throw out your rubbish/ trash
Why is it important to clean up after yourself? (click all that apply)
It's not important. People are employed to do this job
To make friends
If you don't, it shows others that you feel you are more important than them
You are showing that you are inconsiderate and expect that others will clean up after you
Is this a good example of being considerate in conversation and choosing your timing carefully:
You just got the lead role in the school musical. Your friend didn't get the part they wanted. You brag to them as soon as the cast list is out and gush about how happy you are. They should be happy for you even if they are disappointed.
Yes
No
