Alternative Interpretations Exercise

Now you try it out!

Remember:

          When presented with a situation, consider your initial reaction/ interpretation; ask yourself what are at least three more ways of looking at this?

Situations:

          -You just broke up with your girlfriend/boyfriend.

-You are sitting in the cafeteria at school when you notice four students talking in whispers, occasionally glancing in your direction.

-After a year of taking tranquilizers your client discontinues them.  The next day he feels a little anxious.

Now give a first impression for each one:

Next, give at least three alternative interpretations: