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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving . Social Skills . What social skills do we have to use at Thanksgiving?. ALL OF THEM!! L ook at people (eye contact) Have conversations Be polite/expected Social fake. What to Wear. What will people think if you show up in sweatpants? Might think of he’s not feeling well

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Thanksgiving

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  1. Thanksgiving Social Skills

  2. What social skills do we have to use at Thanksgiving? • ALL OF THEM!! • Look at people (eye contact) • Have conversations • Be polite/expected • Social fake

  3. What to Wear • What will people think if you show up in sweatpants? • Might think of he’s not feeling well • He’s tired/ half asleep • Does he know it’s a holiday? • Since it’s a special occasion- we dress a bit nicer

  4. What can you wear that’s ‘nice’ but not ‘dressy’? • Nice Jeans • Sweater • Button-up shirt

  5. What to do if……. • The turkey is a little burnt and kind of dry- What should you say/ not say? • What if you are bored by the conversation at the table? • What if someone is serving something for dinner that you don’t like?

  6. Complete Thanksgiving Problem Solving Worksheet • Situation 1 What would you say if your mom spent an hour preparing the Thanksgiving Day stuffing, but it seemed that she was missing an important ingredient when you tried it. When she asks you how it tastes, you want to be honest with her without hurting her feelings. What would you say or do?

  7. Thanksgiving Problem Solving Worksheet continued.. • Situation 2 You are watching your little cousin while the rest of your family is preparing the big Thanksgiving Day feast. Your cousin wants to watch cartoons, however, you have always watched the Thanksgiving Day parade. What do you do and what would you say?

  8. Thanksgiving Problem Solving Worksheet continued.. • Situation 3 Your uncle brings up a subject during Thanksgiving Day meal that embarrasses you. What could you do or say to get him to change the subject?

  9. Thanksgiving Problem Solving Worksheet continued.. • Situation 4 You know that your friend will be upset this Thanksgiving because it will be the first one without his grandfather spending it with him since he recently passed away. What would you do or say to him?

  10. What Types of Conversations can you have with…. • A family member you haven’t seen in a few months (aunt/uncle/grandparents) • Hanging out with cousins • At the dinner table

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