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ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

You are with a friend and his older brother, who says to you, “Y’know, I waited until the seventh grade before I started using nicotine pouches. I think it’s time you guys got started.” He gives his younger brother a pouch, and the brother accepts it. It’s then offered to you.

Now, jot down some notes about how to role-play this situation with your group to show how you’d say "no."

After you role-play the situation, move on to the next page.

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

You are hanging out in a park with some friends. Some are smoking. One person offers you a cigarette by saying, "Here, you always refuse these, but it's about time you try one."

Now, jot down some notes about how to role-play this situation with your group to show how you’d say “no.”

After you role-play the situation, move on to the next page.

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACT IT OUT!

Read the scenarios on the next three pages. With your group, type some ideas about how to role-play each situation. Be prepared to discuss how best to say “no” and "escape" each situation. Use the techniques listed on the previous pages and the "How to Say 'No'" poster, or come up with your own.

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

Which of the techniques on previous pages might work for you? Why?

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

Susan responds to the offer by saying:

"Why in the world would you want to use use these, they are smelly, expensive, illegal, and bad for your health?" (Reverse the pressure.)

How would you reverse the pressure?

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

Susan responds to the offer by saying:

"No. As a matter of fact, I think I’ll be taking off now. I’ll see you another time." (Walk away.)

What would you say before walking away?

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

Susan responds to the offer by saying:

"No, thanks. Did you watch the new show last night?" (Change the subject.)

How would you change the subject?

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

Susan responds to the offer by saying:

"No, I think I’ll pass.” Then, if the person insists, Susan says, “I’m not going to do that, and I’m going to ask you to please stop pressuring me." (Stand up for yourself.)

How would you stand up for yourself?

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

Susan responds to the offer by saying:

"No, I’m really trying to take care of my health and vapes just aren’t good for me." (Talk about the consequences.)

How would you talk about the consequences?

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

ACTIVITY 7: Facing Tough Situations

Susan responds to the offer by saying:

“No. I’d like my brain to keep developing.”

How would you add some humor?