03/30/07:
What if you
find out that someone is passing around a rumor about you . . .
03-30-07:
St. Joseph School• Grade 5 • Haverhill,
Massachusetts:
If someone started a rumor about me then I would tell them that it's
not fun to do things to people whether they're your friends or not.
It's just mean! Kasey
I would probably find out somehow and tell them to say that they're
sorry. Molly
If someone was sending e-mails about me then I would say that you shouldn't
do that and it’s not nice. Victoria
I think that you should stay away from rumors period because it is so
bad to get involved. Christina
03-30-07:
Hennigan
School • Grade 5 • Boston, Massachusetts:
I would go to school the following day and say to the kids that wrote
the rumor about me that I did'nt like what they said about me. Then
I would tell them if you would like it if that they write about them.
Jasmine
03-30-07:
Egleston
YMCA •
Grade 5 • Haverhill, Massachusetts:
If someone
was spreading rumors about me, I would be very angry and look for this
person and his followers and talk to them or report it to a teacher/parent.
Kalani
I would be mad because I didn't know they
were talking about me. I guess
I would tell my teacher. Tyrhee
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03/23/07:
What if you
are invited to an activity or an event and your friend is not invited
. . .
03-28-07:
Madison Park Development Center • Ages 10-12
• Lower Roxbury, Massachusetts:
If
my friends was going to a party and they didn't invite me I would be
mad and wouldn't talk to them no more. Aaliyah
If
my friends were going to the movies? I want to go too. I would feel
mad and sad. Kenny
If I were not invited I would feel very upset and very embarrassed because
I didn't get a chance to know what was going on. Jordan
If I was not invited to be part of a game I would be very mad. Renaldo
If I were not invited to play with my friends I will be very mad and
leave and not talk to them no more. I will make new friends who will
like me enough to invite me. Jada
If I was not invited, I would think that they don't like me and did
not want me to be there. Maybe I would ask them if that was true, so
then I won't have to waste my time in being their friend. Jamiliah
03-26-07:
Truro
Central School • Grade 5 • Truro, Massachusetts:
I would tell my other friends that I wouldn't
go unless my friend could go. Emma
I would ask the friend who was left out if
she minded if I hung out with my other friends. If she said no, I might
say "well, I'll hang out with you tomorrow." Courtney
I would say that I would only go if my other
friend was invited. If they said no, then I just wouldn't go.
Sam Mc
If I got invited to go somewhere with a group
of close friends and one of the friends did not get invited I would
ask if that person could come with us. If they still said no I would
explain to the friend that I asked so they wouldn't get mad. But I think
I would still go.
Etel
I wouldn't really mind because there is time
for hanging out with some friends and not others. Sometimes it isn't
fun to be with a lot of your friends and if the person that invited
you just wants to hang out with you, that's what you should do. Liam
If I was invited somewhere with someone who
did not let my friend come with us I would tell the person that invited
me that my friend should come with us and if they won't let my friend
come I would not like to go with them. I would do that unless there
was a really good reason the friend could not go with us.
Saskia
If I were invited to a group activity and
one friend was left out I would ask if they could come along. Lindsay
If I was invited and my other friend wasn't
I would tell them it was ok that they didn't get invited. It's no big
deal. Marjie
I would go and talk to whoever invited me
and try to work out the problem. I would say "hey is it okay if
Ashley comes?", just for example. And if the answer was no then
I would go and talk to my friend that was disappointed and make it up
to her/him some other time. Leslie
I wouldn't go because I wouldn't have fun
knowing that my best friend wasn't invited. I would say, "I'm not
coming unless my best friend comes." And if I did choose to go
I would have absolutely no fun. Diana
03-23-07:
Hennigan
School • Grade 5 • Boston, Massachusetts:
What
I would do is that I will tell those people that if my friend can't
come then I won't come either because I'm not the kind of girl who neglects
my friend just to be with them. Janisel
What
I would do if a group of friends invited me to a party but not my best
friend I would tell them, "Well forget you because if my best friend
is not here why don't you just go by yourself. Anonymous
03-23-07:
Egleston
Square YMCA • Ages 10–13• Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts:
I would
not go because it would not be fair. I would not want to go without
my best friend to the birthday party. Tyrhee
It would not be fair because if my friend did not go I would not go
to the party. Eriona
I would just not go and chill with my best friend and chill at the house
and eat popcorn or go out with my friends from school. Shantal
03-23-07:
Blue
Hill Boys & Girls Club • Ages 10–12 • Dorchester,
Massachusetts:
If
I was invited somewhere but my best friend wasn't I would stay with
he/she because if I wouldn't my friend would be lonely & left out.
Also I would never leave my friend unless I knew that he/she wasn't
left out. Melanie
I wouldn't go to the
party because if my friend was not invited I wouldn't have as much fun.
But if my friend was invited then I would.
Jelysa
I think you should tell
your friend that he/she should call or talk to the keeper of that party
and ask if you could go with him. Then if he/she says no then just try
to have as much fun with someone else. Javon
Si mi amiga no la invitaron
para la fiesta yo no fuera por que me sentiria triste.
(If my friend was not invited to the party I wouldn't go because I'll
feel sad for them.) Francys
I wouldn't go if it was
my best friend because me and my friend always go everywhere together.
I wouldn't go because after my friend will probably be mad.
Shadina
I would be kind of mad
because I would want be with my friend. Tamia
03-23-07:
St. Joseph School, • Grade 5 • Haverhill,
Massachusetts:
I would suggest that they invite him
but if they said no I'd ask why not. If it was because they thought
he was weird or mean I'd say he wasn't. I'd say either I come with him
or we don't go at all. Anonymous
I would probably not go with them because
I might really want to hang out with the person that wasn't invited.
Anonymous
I think you should ask one of the kids if
your friends say no and they say, "He/She is not cool, he/she is
a geek." Tell them, "No you’re a geek, and you’re
not cool. He/She is my friend and I don't care what you think. I'm not
going. Katie
If I were invited to go somewhere with a
group of friends but my best friend or friend wasn't invited I would
ask them if that friend could come along too, especially if my best
friend/friend was depressed about it. If they still didn't let him or
her come I would ask that friend if it were okay if I could go with
them. If she/he didn't mind I would go but only if it were okay with
them. Nicole
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03/16/07:
What if you
were having a hard time joining an activity or a group .
.
03-16-07:
St. Joseph School, • Grade 5 • Haverhill,
Massachusetts:
If I was being
left out or having a hard time getting into a group I would say why
I couldn't be in the group. If they said because I'm weird or they don't
like me I would say I don't want to be in a group full of bullies and
walk away. Zachary
If I were having a hard time joining an activity or group I would just
ask if I could join and if they say yes I will just join and if they
say no I will just walk away and play something else or I will wait
until they start a new game and play with them in that game. Sean
If I was being left out of a group I would see why I could not play.
I would try to find a way that I could be included or wait for a new
game. If they still wouldn't let me play I would play a new game with
some other people. Jameson
If I had a hard time joining a group/activity because I couldn't play
or do the activity well enough, I would try and try to improve. If being
in that group didn't mean too much to me, then I would go and try to
join another group. Always remember to never give up!
Nicole
If
someone didn't let me join a group I would not play with them because
they are not worth it. You can just get some of your friends to play
and you can have just as much fun. I would not recommend trying to play
with them again. But if you really want to play with the group/activity
and they exclude you tell an adult or say "Hey, I can if I want
to, and you don't have to push me around. It is not cool." Anyway,
the things bullies do come back to them, it is karma! Katie
If I had a hard time joining a group or activity I would say "It's
just a game and all I want to do is play, so will you please let me
join?" If they say yes I would say thank you. But if they said
no I would probably just say ok and walk away so that it wouldn't cause
a problem. I think that would be the right thing to do but in that situation
it might be a little different. I don't think it's the right thing to
not let someone play but there could be exceptions such as, maybe they
wanted to play just by themselves and next game I would be able to play.
But if they just didn't let me play I might tell an adult. So basically
it would all depend on the situation. So me and my friends always try
to include everybody. If my friend was being excluded from a game I
was playing I would say "Well me and my friend will switch off
so we both can play". Dylan
If I was being excluded from a game I would ask if I could play first.
If the teams weren't even I'd find someone else to play. If they wouldn't
let me play because they just didn't like me I'd tell a teacher. If
myfFriend came and asked me (I'm playing) to play and the team said
no I'd say either he plays or we both don't play so start looking for
someone to even out the teams. If someone I didn't really hang around
with asked to play I'd try to let them play because nobody likes to
be left out. If you were in that situation you would want to play. If
you came over to them later they might not let you play because you
didn't let them play. Nick
I think that if I had a hard time joining an activity or group I would
try harder the next time I tried. If you are trying to be in a group
just to be cool then you are not going to be able to join because you
have to have the skill that all the other members have. If you really
want to be in the group/activity then just act normal around them and
you probably will get to be into the group/activity. When you get into
a group/activity and your friends don't make, it don't brag about it
just don't talk about it when you are near them. If I ever didn't make
it I would just find a different thing I want to do or just wouldn't
join another group/activity. Erin
I think if I had a hard time getting into a group or activity then I
would probably try to find another activity because there are a lot
of hobbies or fun things to do out there and usually people can find
another hobby to do. Even if all my friends are doing that activity
and I was the only one not to get in I would find another activity because
if you’re just doing a hobby to impress or be with your friends
it’s really not worth it. But if you had a hard time getting into
a group of kids in school then if these kids you think are your friends
and they wouldn't hang-out with you or just ignore you to be with cooler
kids or something, then they aren't really your friends. Emily
If I was having trouble joining a group or an activity, I would ask
them why I couldn't join. If that didn't work I would tell a parent
or teacher. Even if you aren't the best at a game, you shouldn't be
excluded. Everyone who wants to join, should get to join. Brianna
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03/09/07:
What if someone
tells a joke or calls someone a name that you find offensive . . .
03-22-07:
Fausey
School • Grade 5 • West Springfield, Massachusetts:
If I was made fun of in front of a group
of kids I would get very angry with that person and I would try to argue
with them to prove to everyone that what the person said is not true.
Mason
If someone played a
joke on my friend I would speak to that person and ask them how they
would feel if the joke was being played on them. I would comfort my
friend whose feelings were hurt. Charlotte
I do not like others
to play mean jokes on me. If what they were doing was funny, I would
laugh along. Mike
If people were laughing
at me, I'd most likely laugh too so I could get everyone to stop laughing.
Elena
If someone played a
mean joke on me I would feel embarrassed and I would want to get even!
If someone was making fun of my friends I would first talk to my friend
to see if she was angry with what people did that made her feel bad.
I would also stand up for my friends to help them as best as I can.
Jessica
The only time I mind
people playing jokes on me is when the jokes are mean and hurtful. I
would speak up if people are making fun of my friends. Kieran
If someone is playing
a joke on a friend, I would stand up for my friend. If the bullies said
they were picking on my friend because they don't like her, I would
tell a teacher. Alina
I would
stick up for my friend and would play a joke to get back at the kids
who were making my friends feel uncomfortable. If kids are being rude
I would tell a teacher because rudeness can hurt people's feelings.
Hurting other's feelings is going too far. Elena
When kids
pick on my friends, I stand up for my friends and tell the bully to
leave my friend alone. Mason
03-09-07:
Jordan Boys & Girls Club •
Ages 9–12 • Chelsea, Massachusetts:
If I saw someone getting called a name I
would stick up for the bullied person. Vanessa
I
would feel bad and try to solve it by myself but if I can’t solve
it I will tell an adult. Amy
I think the person who was not called a name
should help the other person feel better or tell an adult. Ciarra
I would tell the person who got offended
don't take it personally! Jonathan
03-09-07:
Hennigan School • Grade 5 •
Boston, Massachusetts:
If someone said something offensive to my
friend I would try to stand up for my friend because that’s what
true friends do, help each other. Elvis
If
someone said something about me or my friend I would of went over to
them and ask them why were they doing that and would they like it if
me and my friend was talking about them and it was about their culture.
Janisel
If that happens I am going to find out who
said the joke and say to him "You won’t like it if they say
the same thing about you". Leonedis
What
I would do is I will go to them and try to solve the problem between
them, or I will try to get them to solve their problem by themselves
because they started it so they will try to end it. Caroline
What I
would do is I would go tell that person why were they talking about
me or someone and how would they feel if someone else was talking about
her or him. Janisel
03-09-07:
St. Stephen's Elementary •
Grade 4/5 • Conover, North Carolina:
I would tell them how I feel and tell them
what if you were being picked on and being laughed at? How would you
feel? If I were a bystander, I would think how to stop making fun and
how I could stop the other people. Anonymous
I would tell them that I feel bad and if
you were in my place and people were laughing at you, how would you
feel? If I were a bystander, I would try to think to stop people laughing
and making fun of me. Ghania
I would say “please stop you’re
hurting my feelings”. If that doesn’t work I would say “How
would you feel if you were you?”. Isaiah
I would
handle it by going up to that person and say that they should not call
people offensive names or say anything offensive about anyone at all.
If you are a bystander it is bad. It would not be helpful to that person.
It would make them feel even worse if you were laughing at them or calling
them offensive names. If you just stood there to the side and did not
do anything about it then it would make them feel unimportant. Brooke
and Destiny
My first
response would be to forget about. Anonymous
I would tell them how I felt then tell them to stop and if that doesn’t
work I’ll go tell an adult. If I were a bystander I would tell
them to stop and if they don’t I’ll report it to an adult.
Kyla
I would go up to them and tell them that it’s not nice to say
someone’s name and then say something rude. Anonymous
I would inform a teacher that someone is making fun of me and I would
like it to stop. Nicholas
I would ignore them and don't listen to them. Melissa
I would
go to the person and tell them to please stop saying mean names because
it hurts other people’s feelings. I would tell on the person that
was picking on the other children and he’ll probably tell the
kid’s mom and she’ll punish him. Dylan
Ask them to stop calling me a name that I do not like them calling me
something I do not like. What if you were on a bus and some one did
something that is offensive to you? Jalen
I would tell them to stop, because it hurts my feelings. If they do
not I will move away from them. I will tell whomever to stop picking
on that person. McKenzie
I would ask them not to call me that again, and maybe use the 4 step
plan. If I were a bystander, I would think of how I could immediately
figure out how to stop. Allison
I would
tell them how I feel and tell them what if you were being picked on
and being laughed at? How would you feel? If I were a bystander, I would
think how to stop making fun and how I could stop the other people.
Caitlyn
My first
response would be: Will you stop making me feel bad? If that doesn’t
work I will think about how I can be COOL! I could walk away or change
the subject. That will help and that is how I am going to be COOL! If
I was Keisha I would have asked do you really mean that? If she did
I would have just said that makes me feel bad and would have moved.
Marquavious
I would inform a teacher that someone is wearing an immature shirt that
is offending to others. If I were Tammy I would not even wear the shirt.
Nicholas
I would go up and say that it’s ok you don’t have to worry
because it’s just a little problem. Julia
03-09-07:
Neighborhood School • Grade
5/6 • Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts:
I
think that if someone is trying to have a joke on their friend, they
should try to think first about what they would feel like if their friend
played the same joke on them. If you're not sure how your friend will
take the joke but you decide to do it anyway, you should try to do it
in a more private setting where they won't be humiliated by many of
their peers. If you did not intend for a joke to turn out the way that
it did and your friend gets hurt, you should apologize to them and make
it clear that you did not mean to hurt their feelings.
I think that if you see someone being given a comment that you see as
offensive, you should stand up for them because you know that it is
wrong and you should not let them get away with it. Before you make
a comment like that to someone else, you should think about how you
would feel if you were in their place. Michaela
If someone
said something to offensive to a peer, then I would stand up to the
offender according to their reaction and the public or setting. If the
offender looked as though they wanted the statement to be held only
between the offender and the person who got offended, then I would want
to stay out of it but if the offender looked as though he/she didn't
care if anyone else heard then I would want to stand up for that person
also according to if she/he didn't have anything to stay or was stumped.
If the peer was stumped or was feeling embarrassed, then I would stand
up to the offender but if the person who was getting offended looked
as though they had something to say or had something to defend themselves
then I would try to keep to myself. Samantha
If
I was in Keisha's position I would ask a few questions like, "Why
are you making fun of me?" or, "Are you trying to make fun
of m?". I would still be offended and I would probably be a little
mad at Tammy for even wearing the shirt to school. If anybody tried
to back me and say, "Like what are you making fun of Keisha like,
that's really mean", I would probably be kind of happy with who
ever was helping me. Aryeh
I think
that I would deal with being embarrassed in front of my friends or classmates
would be to try to laugh it off because everyone makes mistakes in life.
Also, no matter what everyone at one time will be embarrassed sometime.
Also if it's really a big deal I would say "no I didn't cheat on
the math test that's not true". Anonymous
03-09-07:
St. Joseph School, • Grade 5 • Haverhill,
Massachusetts:
If someone called my best friend/friend a name I would back them up
or tell a parent. Then go up to that person and tell that person it
isn't a joke so back off. If that doesn't work then just walk away.
It makes the situation better because you’re not bickering back
and forth. Danielle
If the
person the joke was about was mad, then I would stick up for them. But
if they were ok about it then I would just give a friendly laugh. David
If someone tells a joke or calls someone a name I would stick up for
that person and tell them to back off. I think that person would be
mean and be a bully and our school prevents bullies. I would tell the
person to back off and leave that person alone. Even if it was a joke
or fooling around and everyone was around - it still isn't funny to
that person. Ok. If that was me I would not get embarrassed. I don't
get embarrassed a lot. I would just make fun of myself.
That would be bullying and bullies go nowhere in life. Cameron
I think that someone should have stood up for her because it's not very
nice to bully. Sometimes the best thing to do is to walk away or just
ignore them because it's not true. Cassie
Well I’m very sensitive and what I do is I tell them that it is
not a joke when you make fun of someone and I would walk away. Christina
If someone
made a joke about him/her or calls him/her a name then I would tell
them that that was not nice, and that it could hurt their feelings or
make them cry. I also think that they need to think about other people’s
feelings. Victoria
Even if it was a joke or the person was just fooling around and called
someone a name it wouldn't be ok. I would tell the person who made fun
of him/her that if you do that then it's bullying and that that's plain
wrong! I would defend the person that was being made fun of no matter
if he/she was my friend or not. After the bully left I would talk to
him/her on the side and say that if that happens again then just get
an adult or just get help! Bullying is wrong and bullies don't go anywhere
in life so I would not recommend it. Kasey
I would stand up for the person being made fun of and tell that kid
to back off, or tell the adult/teacher. Alyssa
I would
tell them to stay away or I would tell the teacher. Matthew
I would tell them to stop and ask them if they've ever been embarrassed
before. Then I'd tell them how calling people names or making jokes
about other people is mean and can hurt their feelings. Molly
03-09-07:
Madison Park Development Center • Ages 10-12
• Lower Roxbury, Massachusetts:
If
I walked in on someone making fun of another person I would tell a teacher
or beat them up. Alexis
I would say don't pick on your friend before I pick on you back. Jada
I would say you can't pick on another child. Because someone might tell
their mother or the principal and they are going to get in trouble.
Nia
I will
him or her not to mess with him or her. Then I will ask her or him,
“Did you mess with him or her?”.
Yamiliah
If I were to walk in on someone that was making fun of another person
I would tell that person it is not nice to make fun of another person
- if they are friends or not then I would tell a teacher. Jaida
If somebody was making fun of another person, I would go to the lunch
room and get a carton of milk and pour it on that person’s head,
who was making fun of the other person. Jordan
I would handle it by going to the principal then go tell his/her teacher
the next day. I would bring water balloons then throw it at them. Reinaldo
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03/02/07:
What if you
were embarrassed in front of a group of kids . . .
03-22-07:
Fausey
School • Grade 5 • West Springfield, Massachusetts:
If
I was embarrassed in front of a group of other people, I would be scared.
I would also be mad because people would be laughing at me and think
it's funny and I am strange. Charlotte
If I was embarrassed in front of a group of people, I wouldn't feel
comfortable and I might run away and hide from them. Mike
If I was embarrassed in front of my friends I would probably cry. I
can't handle pressure, it makes me feel weird and tingly inside so I
can't even talk. Elena
I would feel aggravated and angry if I was made to feel embarrassed
in front of a group of kids. Jessica
If I am made to feel embarrassed in front if a group of people, I feel
angry. Kieran
Nobody likes to be embarrassed in front of others. Personally, I would
be mad. Alina
03-02-07:
Blue
Hill Boys & Girls Club • Ages 10–12 • Dorchester,
Massachusetts:
If I was
put in a situation that made me feel embarassedIi would tell the people
who were laughing at me that it's not funny. Iwould also say how would
they feel if they were put under that same embarrassing situation.
Melanie
If Iwas
bullied by someone Iwould tell them to back off that I don't want to
fight and Iwould also tell them that Idon't want to keep being afraid
of him/her. Anonymous
If
I was in that situation, I wouldn't really be affected by the teasing.
If anything, I would turn the joke around so everyone was laughing with
me and not at me or just laugh along with everybody else.
If I was affected by teasing and stuff then I would talk to the friend
that was making me look stupid, or avoid them when everyone was around
(if things got really bad). Briana
03-02-07:
Jordan Boys & Girls Club •
Ages 9–12• Chelsea, Massachusetts:
I would walk away because I wouldn’t want
them to laugh at me. Jonathan
If you get embarrassed in front of a lot of kids
you should focus on someone or imagine everyone in their underwear,
so you don't feel embarrassed. Ciarra
I would run away or hide. Anonymous
I would laugh at myself!! There isn't anything
to be embarrassed about!!! Anonymous
I would calm myself down and then deal with my
situation. JJ
If I was embarrassed I would laugh at myself but
I usually don't get embarrassed. Sarah
I will
calm down and walk away. Jaden
03-02-07:
Madison Park Development Center • Ages 10-13
• Lower Roxbury, Massachusetts:
If I were embarrassed in front of kids I would get angry. I would go
home and watch t.v. to get my mind off the problem that happened on
the bus. I would go to the back of the bus and I would also tell my
mom to pick me up from school rather than take the bus. Onaji
If I were embarrassed in front of kids I would feel mad and won't talk
to Tammy no more because she was making fun of me thinking she is funny.
Jada
I If I were embarrassed in front of kids I will be mad at my friend
and suggest that she don't wear the t-shirt again.
Yami
I would feel insulted. I would feel this way because they were calling
me stupid and I know that I am not stupid. Another reason I would feel
insulted is because the T-shirt would lower my confidence. Alexis
I would be mad and start an argument with her. That is how I take out
my anger and I will still be mad for a little and then I will move on.
Aaliyah
03-02-07:
Egleston YMCA • Ages 10-13 • Jamaica
Plain, Massachusetts:
I would turn red and run away if I was embarrassed in front of people
my own age. Anely
I would run away. John
03-02-07:
P.S.
179 • Grade 5 • Bronx, New York
If I were embarrassed in front of a group
of people I would start to cry, but I would hold my tears back and laugh
it all off. It would really matter to me if people laughed at me. I
am sensitive, but I would take all the stress away. I would care if
they laugh at me. It does hurt my feelings. It would really make me
mad. I will HOPE and PRAY that they forget it. Ha Ha ha! Would you do
that, too? Jennifer
If I were embarrassed in front of a group
of kids, I would ignore them and pretend I don't hear them. I would
then walk away. If they still continued to bother me I would just ignore
them because I know that what they say isn't true. I know that I cannot
control other kids beliefs or behavior. If they want to believe the
things that they are saying then they can. Samantha
If I were embarrassed in front of a whole
bunch of kids I would put my head down and cry. Then I would tell the
teacher. When the teacher talks to me I would feel better and stop crying.
Adama
03-02-07:
St. Stephen's Elementary •
Grade 4/5 • Conover, North Carolina:
If
it was me being embarrassed in front of a lot of people I wouldn't want
to be their friend for a while. Hunter
If someone was laughing at me I would use the four step plan. Evan
I would probably react with a cool response and keep calm no matter
what. Brian
If that would have happened to me I would have not gone on that bus
again. Christian
If I was
embarrassed like Keisha I would feel really bad about my self like I
did something wrong and I would want to get up and start fighting and
yelling at them cause of what they did. I think that it is wrong to
hurt other people’s feelings. I would use the 4 step plan and
that is: I would tell what I did not like, how it mad me feel, what
I want them to stop doing and I would tell them if they can’t
talking it out with me. Jamar
When I get embarrassed I try to ignore the people teasing me and talk
to a teacher or counselor. Jenna
If that was me I will walk away from the people that was laughing at
me. I will be with my real friends not the people that laugh at me.
Joel
What I
would do if I was embarrassed is ignore them if they were laughing at
me and ask them to stop laughing. Kashia
If I were embarrassed I would just forget about it. Byanca
& Kayla
If I was embarrassed I would laugh but, if it was something serious
I would not laugh. If it was serious I wouldn't be able to explain what
happened. My feelings will be hurt and think what happened. If someone
made fun of me the next day and tell them it’s a great day and
don’t ruin it for me and go on with your life. Keyona
I would
tell Tammy to apologize to me or I would not be embarrassed because
everybody would laugh at me. I would get really mad. I would probably
move away from her. Luis
If I were embarrassed I would be sad because you have other people teasing
you and you don’t have anything to say and you just freeze up.
But if I were embarrassed I would laugh if it wasn't a serious problem
and if everyone else were laughing. But if it was a serious problem
then I would just have to deal with it instead of saying something mean
back. Kiasia
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Truro
Central School • Grade 5 • Truro, Massachusetts:
I would
probably go somewhere where there weren't many people so I could try
to forget about it and pretend it didn't happen. Diana
I would act like I didn't know what they were talking about. If it was
in front of a lot of people I'd try to make a joke that had to do with
the embarrassing moment. I'd also act like I'd meant to do it. Saskia
I would act like I wasn't embarrassed and try to laugh it off. Marjie
If it was something really bad I wouldn't want to see those people again.
I'd probably start crying because I was upset. Courtney
It would depend how bad it was and how big the crowd was. I would really
try to go along with it. Liam
If I had my IPOD with me I would put the ear buds in so that I couldn't
hear what anyone was saying. Emma
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