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Handling Criticism
Mr. Patel tells you that your part of the project wasn't good enough and needs to be redone.
Your goal: Stay calm, ask what they mean, and decide what to do next.
Mr. Patel
Medium5–10 min
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Speaking Up to Teachers
You got a lower grade than you expected on an essay and you don't understand why. You go to talk to Mr. Patel after class.
Your goal: Ask respectfully for an explanation and a way to improve.
Mr. Patel
Medium5–10 min
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Making New Friends
It's the first meeting of a new after-school club. Mr. Patel is sitting alone near you, looking at their phone.
Your goal: Introduce yourself and find one thing you both like.
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Medium5–10 min
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Joining a Conversation
At lunch, Mr. Patel and a few others are talking about a new video game. You'd like to join in.
Your goal: Join the conversation naturally without taking it over.
Mr. Patel
Medium5–10 min
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Sharing a Different Opinion
In a group project, Mr. Patel wants to do the presentation one way. You have a different idea you think could work better.
Your goal: Share your idea clearly and stay respectful, even if they disagree.
Mr. Patel
Medium5–10 min
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Saying No to Unfair Requests
Mr. Patel asks to copy your homework answers because they didn't have time to do it. You don't feel okay about it.
Your goal: Say no clearly, without being mean, and stick to it.
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Medium5–10 min
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Clearing Up a Misunderstanding
Mr. Patel heard that you made fun of them behind their back. You didn't — someone misunderstood a joke.
Your goal: Listen to their feelings, explain what happened, and repair the friendship.
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Medium5–10 min
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Talking with Parents
You want to go to a friend's birthday party on Saturday night. Mr. Patel is worried about it.
Your goal: Explain your request calmly and find a compromise.
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Medium5–10 min
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