Rationale: When you are with other people, socially or in a work situation, there are certain unwritten 41 rules about what you expect of others and what they expect of you. For example, if you are invited to a party, you might be expected to bring something. If you are going out to dinner with friends, you might be expected to pay your share of the meal. It is difficult sometimes to know what others expect of us without some familiarity with the person, the setting, and social rules in general.
Worksheet 86: Knowing What to Expect: People
Characters s on this page represent various people that someone might encounter at home or on the job. Students are to read about the situation and choose which answer states what is most likely to happen.
Answer Key:
1. b; 2. a; 3. a; 4. a