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What does empathy mean?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Sharing toys
Talking to friends
Asking someone to play
Why is it important to be kind?
Kindness doesn't matter.
I don't know.
Kindness helps others feel good about themselves.
A friend shares with you that they just failed a math test; you usually do well at math. Are you able to see how difficult this situation might be?
yes
no
If someone trips going up the stairs, do you feel embarrassed for them and avoid laughing?
yes
no
Your mom says she is overwhelmed with work and all of the things that need to get done around the house. You also have a lot of things going on and not enough time. Do you brush off what she is feeling because you have a full plate as well?
yes
no
Your cousin just put their dog down to sleep. You recently lost a pet you had for more than 10 year. It is too hard to talk to them about it because of the pain you felt?
yes
no
A friend says, “I rear-ended someone yesterday while driving.” Do you say something like “One time my brother rear-ended someone and totaled his car.”
yes
no
A classmate shares with you that their mom just lost their job so they can’t go to the prom, do you say “That must be really hard, I’m so sorry”?
yes
no
Examples of Empathetic Statements (multiple answers)
I really appreciate your patience.
Thank you very much for alerting us about this.
I have experienced a similar problem recently so I understand what you are saying.
Let me see what I can do to help you out.
This statement show empathy.
What is "I understand your frustration but there is nothing that we can do."?
What is "Don't you plan ahead before signing to a service?"?
What is "It must be hard trying to stick to a budget."?
What is "I understand your frustration, I try to stick to a budget at home as well."?
WHEN YOU MEET SOMEONE WHO IS "DIFFERENT FROM YOU" WHAT IS USUALLY YOUR FIRST REACTION?
I think they are weird and I don’t want anything to do with them.
I think they are weird and I want to know more about them because they’re so weird.
I think everyone is different and I wouldn’t mind having a friend who is different from me.
I think they’re just different and that’s cool, but I don’t really need a friend who’s different.
Have you ever felt judged because you were different from others?
No I've never thought about being different.
Yes, but I still get along with people that don't look like me or are the same as me.
No, I only hang out with people that look and act like me.
Yes, I felt judged and tried to fit in because of it.
Your teachers have worked hard to create online assignments you can show empathy by
submitting assignments on time
submitting assignments the next day
not bothering to submit the assignment
No house help in present days you show self management and respect for parents by
concentrating only on completing assignments
you offer to lay the table and clear plates for all meals
closing yourself in a room and chat with friends
play games all day
a very good synonym for empathy is
compassion
understanding
sensitive
appreciation
How often do you show empathy?
Never
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
What did you get out of the lesson?
Compassion means to
always tell the truth
care for the feelings of others
get along with everyone
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