Disagreeing Appropriately

Steps

1. Look at the Person

2. Use a Pleasant Voice

3. Say "I understand how you feel."

4. Tell why you feel differently.

5. Give a reason.

6. Listen to the other person.

Reasons

Lets the teacher know that you can accept criticism or a consequence and are not just pouting.

If you are polite the others may change their mind.

Shows that you are not pouting about an earlier decision.

Discussion

Think about a time when you disagreed inappropriately. How did the person you disagreed with respond?

What if you get the same results when you disagree appropriately as the first time?

When should you disagree appropriately?