Social Skills Attributes

Social Skills Attributes

In addition to developing strong academic skills, we also need to focus on developing strong social skills. Please consider the attributes listed below:

KINDNESS, CIVILITY, HUMANITY, CONSIDERATION, TOLERANCE FOR DIFFERENCES, HELPFULNESS, APPRECIATION, GOOD MANNERS, TABLE ETIQUETTE, AND PRIDE.

Also consider these social skills that are cited in THE SOCIAL SKILLS WORKBOOK written by Berthold Berg, Ph.D.

• Making Friends

• Asking a question
• Giving a compliment
• Introducing yourself
• Listening
• Starting a conversation

• Cooperation with Peers

• Following Rules
• Joining In
• Sharing
• Suggesting an activity
• Taking turns

• Responding positively to Peers
• Accepting a Compliment
• Helping Peer in trouble
• Offering Help
• Showing Concern for Peer
• Standing up for Peer

• Communicating Needs
• Asking for Help
• Asking to Borrow Another’s Property
• Expressing Negative Feelings
• Expressing Positive Feelings
• Getting Attention Appropriately