WorksheetsBodily Noises and Social Etiquette
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is an example of a natural bodily noise?
Gum popping
Sneezing
Pencil tapping
Cracking knuckles
Which noise is most likely caused by a habit rather than the body?
Coughing
Burping
Loud gum popping
Sniffling
Loud or repetitive bodily noises can be a problem in shared spaces because they:
Make people laugh
Help others stay focused
Can distract or bother others
Are always rude
What should you do if you need to burp?
Burp loudly so it’s over quickly
Say nothing
Cover your mouth and say “excuse me”
Walk away without warning
5. Someone might tap their pencil without realizing it because:
they are doing it unconsciously
they want to make noise
they are following instructions
they are bored on purpose
A natural bodily noise is something that:
You can fully control
The body does automatically
You do on purpose
Only happens at home
What is one polite way to handle loud yawning?
Yawn loudly so others hear you
Cover your mouth as you yawn
Yawn directly toward someone
Try to stop breathing
Which of the following is a preventable noise?
Coughing when sick
Sniffling due to allergies
Clicking a pen over and over
Hiccupping
Sudden noises like a loud sneeze can be:
Funny
Disrespectful
Surprising but natural
Always preventable
What should you do if someone’s bodily noise is bothering you?
Yell at them
Make the same noise back
Politely ask them to stop
Tell everyone else first
Why do some students make noises like humming or tapping?
To get in trouble
To help themselves regulate or calm down
To annoy the teacher
To show off
What is a socially appropriate response after sneezing?
Ignore it
Cover your mouth or nose
Sneak out of the room
Make a joke about it
Which noise is typically the MOST distracting in a classroom?
A. A single cough
B. Quiet breathing
C. Repetitive pen clicking
D. One small yawn
14. The habit that is considered rude in quiet spaces is:
Talking loudly
Reading a book
Sitting quietly
Listening to music with headphones
Why is gum popping considered a preventable noise?
It cannot be stopped
It is caused by sickness
It usually happens on purpose
It only happens in the morning
If you hear someone sniffle constantly, it might mean they:
Are trying to get attention
Might need a tissue
Want someone to talk to them
Are trying to be rude
A student repeatedly taps their foot on the floor. This may be a sign of:
Sensory needs
Anger
Disrespect
Disinterest
Which noise is usually harmless but still distracting?
Breathing quietly
Tapping a desk over and over
Saying “excuse me”
Stretching your arms
What's the BEST way to reduce preventable noises?
Become silent all day
Notice your habits and practice self-control
Ask others to make noise too
Leave the room regularly
What is the difference between natural noises and habits?
Natural noises are always rude
Habits are unconscious body functions
Natural noises happen automatically; habits can usually be controlled
Habits are more polite
