Social+Skills

__**BASIC SOCIAL SKILLS**__

FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 - Look at the person. Step 2 - Say "Okay." Step 3 - Do what you're been asked right away. Step 4 - Check back.

ACCEPTING NO FOR AN ANSWER Step 1 - Look at the person. Step 2 - Say "Okay." Step 3 - Stay calm. Step 4 - If you disagree, ask later.

TALKING WITH OTHERS Step 1 - Look at the person. Step 2 - Use a pleasant voice. Step 3 - Ask questions. Step 4 - Don't interrupt.

INTRODUCING YOURSELF Step 1 - Look at the person. Smile. Step 2 - Use a pleasant voice. Step 3 - Offer a greeting. Say "Hi, my name is..." Step 4 - Shake the person's hand. Step 5 - When you leave, say "It was nice to meet you."

ACCEPTING CRITICISM OR A CONSEQUENCE Step 1 - Look at the person. Step 2 - Say "Okay." Step 3 - Don't argue.

DISAGREEING APPROPRIATELY Step 1 - Look at the person. Step 2 - Use a pleasant voice. Step 3 - Say "I understand how you feel." Step 4 - Tell why you feel differently. Step 5 - Give a reason Step 6 - Listen to the other person

SHOWING RESPECT

Showing respect wherever you are: Step 1 - Obey a request to stop a negative behavior. Step 2 - Refrain from teasing, threatening, or making fun of others. Step 3 - Allow others to have their privacy. Step 4 - Obtain permission before using another person's property.

Showing respect in public: Step 1 - Do not damage or vandalize public property. Step 2 - Refrain from conning or persuading others into breaking rules. Step 3 - Avoid acting obnoxiously in public. Step 4 - Dress appropriately in public.

SHOWING SENSITIVITY TO OTHERS Step 1 - Express interest and concern for others, especially when they are having troubles. Step 2 - Recognize that disabled people deserve the same respect as anyone else. Step 3 - Apologize or make amends for hurting someone's feelings or causing harm. Step 4 - Recognize that people of different races, religions, and backgrounds deserve to be treated the same way as you would expect to be treated.