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Speak Up (Or Not)

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?

Say It Out Loud
Just Think It

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.

Say It Out Loud
Just Think It

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?

Say It Out Loud
Just Think It

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?

Say It Out Loud
Just Think It

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.

Say It Out Loud
Just Think It

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!