Whos right with with Steve Myriam and the

Who’s right?

with

with Steve Myriam

and the gang

Somewhere in a neighbourhood near you…

Actually, I saw something on the news about it. The owner of a bar was held responsible for an incident because one of his employees served alcohol to a customer who was already drunk. It turned out the employee knew the customer had drunk too much, but did nothing to protect him. Hey guys! This is boring. Want to go to the park and play a night game?

Cool! How do you play?

What are we going to do in the park? This is where the party is. The dancing starts soon…

It’s like hide and seek. Except at night, you don’t hide the same way. It’s dark, so the game is more about strategy.

Crazy!

In this game, you can be hiding practically under the nose of the person who’s looking for you. They can go right by you without seeing you.

What? I don’t get it.

The first person goes to hide; then someone from the other team goes to look for him. Or her. When the seeker finds the hider, the two of them stay in the hiding place and wait together. Then another seeker has to go find them. And so on, to the last player.

That’s good, because I don’t like the idea of waiting alone in the dark for too long.

This is my chance…

OK! Let’s try your night game.

We’re going to the park. Can we take some sodas and juice from the cooler?

Sure! Help yourselves.

Involuntary influence is when the behaviour of one or more people incites others to do likewise. This influence can be positive or negative.

Involuntary influence is when the behaviour of one or more people incites others to do likewise. This influence can be positive or negative. Adults who drink moderately or not at all can have a positive involuntary influence on those around them.

Involuntary influence is when the behaviour of one or more people incites others to do likewise. This influence can be positive or negative. Adults who are getting drunk can have a negative involuntary influence on those around them.

Bring that one… it’s really good. In our house, we buy it a lot.

Heheh…

I’m going to score with this! I’m coming, Myriam!

So everyone understands the game?

I’m ready to go hide first.

Why doesn’t a guy go first?

It’s all the same to me. Let’s toss a coin.

I won! OK, I’m off. Give me a minute to find a good hiding place.

A few minutes later…

You found me already!

Yup! Now I stay here with you, and we wait for the others. Look, I brought something we can share while we wait…

I don’t drink. And how did you get that, anyway?

I have my ways… It’s just one can between two people. What’s the big deal?

I don’t drink. Period. In plain English, that means I’m not sharing your can, OK?

Voluntary influence Influencing someone means trying to convince them to change their mind. It’s voluntary when you are aware that you are trying to influence the other person. The influence can be positive or negative.

Voluntary influence Influencing someone means trying to convince them to change their mind. It’s voluntary when you are aware that you are trying to influence the other person. The influence can be positive or negative. Myriam is trying to influence Steve positively.

Voluntary influence Influencing someone means trying to convince them to change their mind. It’s voluntary when you are aware that you are trying to influence the other person. The influence can be positive or negative. Steve is trying to influence Myriam negatively.

I like you, you know?

Reacting to influences – The right to say NO You have an absolute right to say no to an influence that can be bad for you. Here a few things to keep in mind when saying no:

Reacting to influences – The right to say NO You have an absolute right to say no to an influence that can be bad for you. Here a few things to keep in mind when saying no: Stay as relaxed and calm as you can.

Reacting to influences – The right to say NO You have an absolute right to say no to an influence that can be bad for you. Here a few things to keep in mind when saying no: Stay as relaxed and calm as you can. Establish eye contact with the person you’re speaking to.

Reacting to influences – The right to say NO You have an absolute right to say no to an influence that can be bad for you. Here a few things to keep in mind when saying no: Stay as relaxed and calm as you can. Establish eye contact with the person you’re speaking to. Simply say what you think.

Reacting to influences – The right to say NO You have an absolute right to say no to an influence that can be bad for you. Here a few things to keep in mind when saying no: Stay as relaxed and calm as you can. Establish eye contact with the person you’re speaking to. Simply say what you think. You don’t have to apologize or provide a reason.

Reacting to influences – The right to say NO You have an absolute right to say no to an influence that can be bad for you. Here a few things to keep in mind when saying no: Stay as relaxed and calm as you can. Establish eye contact with the person you’re speaking to. Simply say what you think. You don’t have to apologize or provide a reason. Have confidence in yourself.

No, I don’t know. And I don’t want to know.

Know what to expect People who are voluntarily trying to influence you often have a few tricks they will use to pressure you. They’ll try to distract you or argue with you. They may also reject you or put you down. Even after you say no, they may continue to pressure you.

Know what to expect People who are voluntarily trying to influence you often have a few tricks they will use to pressure you. They’ll try to distract you or argue with you. They may also reject you or put you down. Even after you say no, they may continue to pressure you. You’re just being stupid.

Know what to expect People who are voluntarily trying to influence you often have a few tricks they will use to pressure you. They’ll try to distract you or argue with you. They may also reject you or put you down. Even after you say no, they may continue to pressure you. A little drink isn’t going to hurt you.

Know what to expect People who are voluntarily trying to influence you often have a few tricks they will use to pressure you. They’ll try to distract you or argue with you. They may also reject you or put you down. Even after you say no, they may continue to pressure you. Come on, don’t be a baby!

If I had known your game was going to be like this, I would never have come…

I looked really hard! This is a good hiding place.

Am I ever glad to see you!

What’s going on? Are you drinking beer? You’re way too young!

Don’t be stupid, lots of kids drink beer.

The truth Do all young people really drink? Recent research shows that most kids 12 to 17 drink very little or not at all. So the next time you refuse a drink, remind yourself that you are not alone. I don’t drink

You’re crazy. That is so not true. At school, they showed us a documentary on drinking. Hardly anyone our age drinks.

Don’t pay attention to statistics!!! I live in the real world, and in the real world, we drink.

Well, we don’t care what other people are doing. We made a decision not to drink at our age.

We are all being influenced We are all subject to influence by our friends, our family, and especially by advertising. Everyone is being influenced at some point. It’s just part of life.

Friends can help each other and resist the pressure:

Friends can help each other and resist the pressure: No thanks, we don’t drink!

Friends can help each other and resist the pressure: We don’t need alcohol to have fun!

Friends can help each other and resist the pressure: Come on! Let’s go have fun somewhere else.

Friends can help each other and resist the pressure: Leave her alone! She said she didn’t want any.

You really know how to ruin things, don’t you? We came here to have some fun, not to drink beer and chase girls.

Take it easy, OK?

Come on, Myriam. You want to go back in the street for the end of the Saint Jean party?

Let’s go. There’s going to be dancing. . .

How come I never get the girl?

Magical thinking Do you think that by drinking alcohol you will: Have more fun? Be more accepted by a group? Impress others? Feel better, be happier? Be more attractive? Be more relaxed, less embarrassed, less nervous?

Magical thinking Do you think that by drinking alcohol you will: Have more fun by drinking, like they seem to do on TV and in the movies? You can have lots of fun without drinking alcohol. For example, you can do things you enjoy, hang out with friends, read a comic book, etc.

Magical thinking Do you think that by drinking alcohol you will: Be more accepted by a group? Drinking alcohol increases your chances of being accepted by the group that drinks! Most young people don’t drink.

Magical thinking Do you think that by drinking alcohol you will: Impress others? When you’re young, your body is not finished developing and has not reached its full capacity to detoxify alcohol. That’s why minors are advised not to drink.

Magical thinking Do you think that by drinking alcohol you will: Feel better, be happier? Alcohol depresses the central nervous system. It can even aggravate feelings of depression. If you feel depressed, it would be a good idea to talk about it with a friend, family member or trusted adult at your school.

Magical thinking Do you think that by drinking alcohol you will: Be more attractive? While you are still growing, drinking alcohol can interrupt your physical development and have a negative impact on your psychological development. Not exactly what you want if you’re looking to improve your physical appearance, confidence and self-esteem!

Magical thinking Do you think that by drinking alcohol you will: Be more relaxed, less embarrassed, less nervous? Alcohol acts on the central nervous system. It impairs judgement and has variety of other effects, which vary from one person to the next. Before going to a party or other event where you may feel intimidated, think about a few questions you might ask or topics you can raise to break the ice when speaking with other people.