Show how the same intentions can be expressed in different ways. Distribute cards (or read aloud phrases from the left column). Task: propose an "ethical" version of the same thought.

Objective:

To demonstrate that the same intentions can be expressed in different ways.

Task:

1. Distribute cards with phrases (or read them aloud from the left column).
2. Your task is to propose an "ethical" version for each phrase.

Examples:

Unethical (common) phrase

• "Are you stupid, or what?"
• "Leave me alone, can't you see I'm busy?"
• "Those are your problems"
• "What are you staring at?" (during a lesson)

Ethical version

• "I think you didn't understand, let me explain it differently."
• "Sorry, I can't right now, but maybe later."
• "I can't help you right now, but we can think about it together."
• Politely smile or say: "Do you need something?"

Activity:

Work in pairs: come up with 2-3 more examples. Then, 2-3 pairs will read them aloud.

Discussion:

Does a person's perception change when they speak ethically? How does the interlocutor react?

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