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WorksheetsGetting Rid of Annoying Tendencies
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Invading personal space means:
Standing at a respectful distance
Getting too close to someone without permission
Talking quietly
Sitting alone
Which situation shows respect for personal space?
Standing one inch behind someone
Leaning on a classmate’s desk
Giving someone an arm’s length of space
Touching someone’s backpack without asking
Why do people need personal space?
To feel safe and comfortable
To ignore others
To talk louder
To show they’re in charge
A sign that you’re too close to someone might be:
They smile widely
They step backward
They ask you to come closer
They wave you over
What is a good way to ask for personal space?
Move!
Back off!
Can you give me a little more space, please?
Ignoring the problem
Interrupting means:
Waiting your turn to speak
Talking over someone before they finish
Asking questions politely
Listening carefully
Which behavior shows good listening?
Cutting in with your opinion
Saying “Hold on, I wasn’t done talking.”
Staying silent until the speaker is finished
Talking louder than the speaker
Why is interrupting frustrating?
It helps conversations move faster
It stops others from sharing their thoughts
It makes everyone laugh
It shows leadership
What is a polite way to join a conversation?
I’m talking now.
Walking away
Raising your hand or waiting for a pause
Talking over others
Someone who keeps interrupting might need to:
Talk more
Practice waiting
Speak louder
Walk away
Repeating yourself too much can make others feel:
Confused
Annoyed or overwhelmed
Energized
Inspired
Why might someone repeat themselves without realizing it?
They are trying to be funny
They forgot what they already said
They want to interrupt others
They dislike conversations
Which sentence is an example of unnecessary repetition?
I like your idea.
Like I said already—like I said already—do it this way!
What do you think?
Can you explain that?
What can you do if you’re not sure someone heard you?
Say the same sentence five times
Ask, “Did you hear me?”
Yell the message
Stop speaking completely
Which is a good strategy to avoid repeating yourself?
Take a breath and wait
Talk faster
Repeat your full story again
Interrupt the listener
Bodily noises include:
Burping, gum popping, tapping
Reading quietly
Writing notes
Breathing normally
Some bodily noises are normal, but they can be:
Encouraging
Soothing
Distracting in shared spaces
Helpful to everyone
What is a polite response after accidentally burping?
Ignore it
Say “Excuse me”
Laugh loudly
Keep doing it
Which noise is usually preventable?
Sneezing
Sniffling nonstop without trying to blow your nose
Yawning quietly
Hiccupping
What can you say if someone’s noise is bothering you?
“STOP IT!”
“You’re gross!”
“Could you please lower that noise?”
“Just deal with it.”
Being bossy means:
Working with others
Telling people what to do in a controlling way
Asking for ideas
Being patient
Bossiness often makes others feel:
Included
Annoyed or ignored
Excited
Respected
Which phrase is bossy?
Let’s work together.
You need to do it my way.
What are your ideas?
Can we share the job?
Why might someone act bossy?
They love teamwork
They’re anxious about things going wrong
They don’t care about the outcome
They want others to lead
Which behavior shows leadership instead of bossiness?
Making all decisions alone
Ignoring others
Sharing responsibilities
Talking over teammates
A classmate stands too close while you’re working. What should you do?
Yell
Move away silently
Say, “Can you give me some space?”
Push them
You want to add an idea during a group discussion. What is the best choice?
Interrupt quickly
Wait for a pause
Talk over the speaker
Repeat your name until they listen
A friend repeats the same story three times. What can you do?
“You already told me that, but thanks!”
Walk away
Yell at them
Interrupt and change the topic
Someone keeps popping gum loudly. What’s the most respectful response?
Roll your eyes
Say, “You’re being annoying.”
“Could you try chewing more quietly?”
Imitate the noise
During group work, a teammate tries to control everything. What should you say?
You’re bossy, stop it.
Let’s all share ideas so everyone gets a turn.
Fine, you do everything.
I’m leaving.
