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Friendship | Big Bang Theory | Friendship Contraction

Category

Friendships and Connection

Age Groups

Teen

Adult

Duration

1:16

Topics

Friendship

Social Conventions

Thinking of Others

Asking for Help

Perspective Taking

Reading the Room

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Learning Opportunities

Recognising emotions in others through body language and nonverbal communication.

Understanding that friendships involve “give and take” from both parties.

Considering how to ask for help and how to decline helping others.

Content Summary

Sheldon's friends sit together on the couch eating a meal. Sheldon asks everyone to help him with his weekly tasks. Sheldon's friends are silent. Sheldon notices how they are responding but does not understand the reasons why. He continues to list the tasks he needs to complete.

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Prompt Questions

  • What did you notice about how Sheldon asked his friends for help?
  • How do you think Sheldon's friends felt when he asked them for help? What did you notice?
  • Have you ever been asked for help at a moment when you were busy or not able to give it? What was that like?
  • Can you say "no" to a friend and still be freinds?
  • What other ways could Sheldon have asked his friends for help?
  • If a friend is not able to help you right now, how could you respond?

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