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Understanding Self and Others

Read each situation carefully. Feelings can be different for different people, so use clues, ask respectfully, and avoid assuming you know exactly what someone feels.

Notice feelings and clues

Emotions give us information about what may be happening for ourselves and others.

1.At lunch, Ari is quieter than usual, looking down and leaving their food untouched. What is the most careful conclusion to make?

Ari is definitely angry with everyone.
Ari may be having a difficult moment, but you cannot know for sure without checking.
Ari does not want any friends.
Ari is being rude.

2.Match each situation with a feeling that could fit. More than one feeling may be possible in real life.

Your team wins a close netball game after practising together.
A friend listens while you talk about a worry.
You are left out of a group conversation.
You are waiting to hear whether you got a part in a performance.

Nervous or hopeful
Proud or excited
Relieved or grateful
Hurt or lonely

3.Which observation is a clue that someone might be feeling sad or low, without proving it?

They have slumped shoulders and are speaking less than usual.
They are wearing a blue jumper.
They are carrying a sports bag.
They arrived early.

4.True or false: Two people can experience different feelings in the same situation.

TrueFalse

Respond with care

Empathy means trying to understand another person's perspective. It does not mean you have to agree with everything they say.

5.You notice a classmate sitting alone. Which opening is most respectful?

“Why are you being so quiet?”
“You look miserable. Tell me what happened.”
“Would you like some company, or would you rather have some space?”
“Everyone thinks you should join us.”

6.A friend says, “I practised heaps for the kapa haka performance, but I still feel nervous.” Write one reply that shows you listened and one question that lets your friend decide what support they want.

7.Moana sends a message asking if the group is meeting after school. Hemi reads it but forgets to reply. Moana thinks Hemi is ignoring her. Write one calm sentence Moana could use to check what happened, without accusing Hemi.

Understand yourself and set boundaries

Noticing your own feelings can help you choose what to do next. Healthy relationships include respect for each person's boundaries.

8.You feel frustrated because a friend keeps interrupting while you are explaining an idea. Give one respectful sentence you could say and one helpful action you could take if the interruption continues.

9.Complete the idea with a practical example: “When I notice that I’m feeling , I can before I respond.”

10.A friend tells you they feel unsafe and asks you to promise not to tell anyone. What is the safest and most caring response?

Promise to keep it secret, whatever happens.
Tell them you care, explain that you may need to get help, and speak with a trusted adult.
Tell lots of classmates so they can decide what to do.
Say nothing and hope the problem goes away.

11.Choose a made-up or general situation (no real names needed). Describe one small action that could help someone feel heard or respected, and explain why it might strengthen the relationship.