Scenario Five: The Geek
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Scenario Six: Trouble
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K is a real geek. Everyone knows it, and no one wants to include K in their activities. Your best friend is having a party and you notice that the whole class is invited, with the exception of K.
What Would a Mentsch Do? Why? What value does your action promote? Which of the core values of the Mentsch does your action promote? Which of the Three Principles of Mentchcraft does your action promote?
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You are sitting with a friend who suddenly tells you a secret; she is in real trouble if anyone finds out, and what she has done will hurt a lot of people.
What Would a Mentsch Do? Why? What value does your action promote? Which of the core values of a mentsch does your action promote? Which of the Three Principles of Mentchcraft does your action promote?
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Scenario Seven: The Exam
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Scenario Eight: The Horrible Deed
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You studied all week for the big exam, but your mind has gone blank. You know you know the material, but you just can’t recall it. All you need is a little help to get started. The teacher steps out of the room for a moment. You look at your friend sitting next you who seems to know all the answers. All you need is a quick look at his paper.
What Would a Mentsch Do? Why? What value does your action promote? Which of the core values of a mentsch does your action promote? Which of the Three Principles of Mentchcraft does your action promote?
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Your best friend has done something horrible. She says she can’t tell her parents and has come to you for advice. You have no idea what to do, but if she doesn’t get help soon things will only get worse. You urge her to speak to her parents anyway, but she refuses.
What Would a Mentsch Do?Why? What value does your action promote? Which of the core values of a mentsch does your action promote? Which of the Three Principles of Mentchcraft does your action promote?
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Scenario Nine: Jokes
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Scenario Ten: The Eavesdropper |
You are sitting with a group of people and the conversation turns nasty. Someone starts telling hurtful jokes about Jews, not knowing that you are a Jew. Everyone is laughing.
What Would a Mentsch Do? Why? What value does your action promote? Which of the core values of a mentsch does your action promote? Which of the Three Principles of Mentchcraft does your action promote?
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You are sitting at a table having a snack. The people sitting at the table next to you are speaking loudly about someone you know. They are saying things about the person that you know are untrue. You hear them laughing and boasting about how they are planning to do something mean to this person. You can’t tell if they are joking or not.
What Would a Mentsch Do?Why? What value does your action promote? Which of the core values of a mentsch does your action promote? Which of the Three Principles of Mentchcraft does your action promote?
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Bonus Scenario: Make up a scenario of your own.
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What is the most difficult situation you have faced lately?
How did you handle it?
What would a mentsch do in that situation?
Were you a mentsch then?
Would you be if a similar situation arrives again?
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