Student Handout: Etiquette in Social Settings Student Handout

Even though you are all mature adolescents, there are times when we need to review courtesy and etiquette in social settings. Unfortunately, some people have not had the opportunity to learn "how to act" in specific scenarios. To continue along this topic, we are going to look at how to act while in social settings and why these skills are necessary for developing a positive self. All documents will be found on Hapara Workspace: Etiquette in Social Settings

Stats show that nine out of 10 Americans feel incivility is a serious problem.

What do you think?

Is being rude and acceptable behaviour or has it gotten "way outta hand"?

Where do we learn our social skills from?

All Aboard! Strategies for Better Bus Behaviour

1. Whose attitude sets the tone on the school bus?
2. Why do you think that the bus driver continues to speak to the students, even if they do not respond?
3. Why do you think the student eventually responds?
4. How does this bus driver handle misbehaviour?
5. What are some examples of what the bus driver has the helpers do?
6. Why does this bus driver feel that some students misbehave?
7. What consequences do the students have that misbehave?

Acting Out

1. Who wants to see me dance to Respect by Aretha Franklin?
2. How has this school used “Virtue of the Month” to help reinforce positive behaviour in students? Explain how they do this.
3. What are Virtue Vouchers and how do they work?
4. Why does Roehrig believe that reinforcing positive behaviour is a better way to learn positive behaviour?
5. What would be 2 or 3 virtues programs that have been implemented at PPS since you have been in school?
6. How do you feel these programs work?
7. If you could start your own idea of a virtue program, what would it be?

Social Skills Kids Need to Succeed

1. Why should we teach manners and etiquette in the classroom?
2. Why does it have to be done at school and not at home?
3. Record a few notes on each of the skills needed for kids to be successful.
   1. Being Polite
   2. Acting appropriately for the situation
4. Do these simple skills require a lot of training?
5. What are some changes that you need to make in order to show proper etiquette and social skills in ALL situations?

From Sidewalk to Workplace

1. What does the author compare the common speech use of slang terms, swear words and vulgarities to?
2. Where are students learning that it is acceptable to speak like this?
3. Why does the author use poetry to help instill “civil tongue”?
4. How can the use of vulgarities, racial slurs, swear words, and other uncivil language be hurtful to others?
5. How can this type of speech affect the workplace?
6. What is the difference between language being used in “neutral terms” and someone's own language?
7. Critically think about your own use of language. How does it reflect the person you are aim to be in front of your friends?
8. Does the language change when you are with your parents? Why or why not?
9. Does this language change when you are in the classroom with peers AND a teacher? Why or why not?
10. What other settings are you in, when you know your language needs to be checked, so you do not say the wrong thing at the wrong time?