Sending I-Messages

SOURCE: Leon County Schools Adult & Community Education Career Education Guide

Write an I-message for each situation given below.

  • Your co-worker has left all her materials spread out on the workspace you both share.

  • The boss was really impressed with the report your office mate handed in.

  • Your secretary is late . . . again.

  • Your friend calls to chat at work.

  • Your co-worker hasn't returned your stapler that he borrowed yesterday.

  • You need some help finishing a report the boss wants soon.

  • The boss just gave you a raise.

  • A friend seems upset about something.

  • Your office mate just came back from another break.

  • The person at the desk next to you has their radio turned up too loud.