Speak Up (or Not) Practice
When is it ok NOT to speak up?
Goal:
Goal:
Being honest doesn’t mean that you say everything you think out loud. Sometimes, you want to keep your thoughts to yourself, so you don’t hurt people’s feelings. In the activity below, read the statement. Then choose whether you should say it out loud or just think it.
Speak Up or Not?
Would you like some help with that?
It is OK to offer help to others.
It is OK to offer help to others.
I think the hat you are wearing makes your face look funny.
Try asking yourself how you would feel if someone said this to you.
Try asking yourself how you would feel if someone said this to you.
Why do you read so slow?
Try asking yourself how you would feel if someone said this to you.
Try asking yourself how you would feel if someone said this to you.
Is that a safe thing for you to do?
Asking about safety might remind a friend to be careful.
Asking about safety might remind a friend to be careful.
I think you should stop playing soccer. You are not any good.
Maybe instead of telling a friend they are bad at something, you could offer to practice with them.
Maybe instead of telling a friend they are bad at something, you could offer to practice with them.
You got # out of # correct. Click the Retry button for another attempt.
You got a perfect score. Great job!
Question
When should you tell the truth?
You should always be honest. You don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, so be careful what you say out loud.