Teen Health, Course 1

Introduction

There are many ways to communicate with other people. Often what we do says more that what we say. This is especially true when we are around people who know us well. In this exercise you will learn a powerful way to tell others you care and build positive relationships without saying a word.

Link to explore: Developing Life Skills Web site:  http://www.pamf.org/teen/parents/emotions/lifeskills/lifesks3.html

Directions

• Start at the “Developing Life Skills” Web site.
• Read about why ‘nice’ is such a powerful word, and how being nice can create positive relationships with people around you.
• When you finish reading, answer the questions below.
• Make a list of nice things you can do to show that person you care. Practice being nice to that person, remembering to be patient, persistent, and consistent. Notice how being nice to this person makes you feel.

Questions

1			What does being nice accomplish when you are angry?
2			What should you avoid doing when you first begin to experiment with being nice to friends and family?
3			Why isn’t it enough just to talk about being nice? Give an example from the reading.
4			What are three things you should do when you start being nice to others?
5			If you refuse to react to someone who is being bossy or rude, and choose to be nice instead, what are you doing?