Accepting Criticism or a Consequence

• Look at the person.
• Say "Okay."
• Stay calm.

Greeting Others

• Look at the person.
• Use a pleasant voice.
• Say "Hi" or "Hello."

Asking for Help

• Look at the person.
• Ask the person if they have time to help you.
• Clearly explain the kind of help that you need.
• Thank the person for helping

Asking Permission

• Look at the person.
• Use a calm and pleasant voice.
• Say "May I . . ."
• Accept the answer calmly.

Appropriate Voice Tone

• Listen to the level of the voices around you.
• Change your voice to match.
• Watch and listen for visual or verbal cues, and adjust your voice as needed.

Sharing Something

• Let the other person use the item first
• Ask if you can use it later.
• When you get to use it, offer it back to the other person after you have used it.

Disagreeing Appropriately

• Look at the person.
• Use a pleasant voice.
• Tell why you feel differently.
• Give a reason.
• Listen to the other person.

Accepting "No" for an Answer

• Look at the person.
• Say "Okay."
• Stay calm.
• If you disagree, ask later.

Getting the Teacher's Attention

• Look at the teacher.
• Raise your hand and stay calm.
• Wait until the teacher says your name.
• Ask your question.

Following Instructions

• Look at the person.
• Say "Okay."
• Do what you have been asked right away.
• Check back.

Staying on Task

• Look at your task or assignment.
• Think about the steps needed to complete the task.
• Focus all of your attention on the task.
• Stop working only when instructed.
• Ignore distractions and interruptions from others.

Listening

• Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.
• Wait until the person is through talking before you speak.
• Show that you heard the person by nodding your head, saying "Okay," "That's interesting," etc.

Having a Conversation

• Look at the person.
• Use a pleasant voice.
• Listen to what the other person says.
• When there is a break in the conversation, ask a question or share your thoughts.

Working with Others

• Identify the task to be completed. Assign tasks to each person.
• Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet voice, and let everyone share their ideas.
• Work on tasks until completed.

Making an Apology

• Look at the person.
• Use a serious, sincere voice.
• Say "I'm sorry for . . ." or "I want to apologize for . . ."
• Explain how you plan to do better in the future.
• Say "Thanks for listening."

Accepting Compliments

• Look at the person.
• Use a pleasant voice.
• Say "Thank you."