Examine the two illustrations. Then, think about the differences. Click on each image to view an enlarged version.
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
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Which illustration is an example of peer pressure?
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Which is an example of peer influence?
Grades: grades-5-6
Look at the questions in the bubbles. Then, type in your responses. Afterwards, continue to Page 5.
Do you think Tom, the vaper, will like the boy in the picture if he vapes? Why or why not?
What advice would you give the boy about not vaping and about saying "no" to peer influence?
WAYS TO SAY NO
IF PRESSURED TO USE TOBACCO OR NICOTINE YOU MIGHT SAY
1) Say "no" and suggest something else.
2) Say "no" and talk about the consequences.
3) Say "no" and give them a reason or explain why you said no.
4) Say "no" and reverse the pressure.
5) Say "no" and change the subject.
6) Say "no" and add some humor.
7) Say "no" and walk away.
WAYS TO SAY NO
IF PRESSURED TO USE TOBACCO OR NICOTINE YOU MIGHT SAY
1) Say "no" and suggest something else.
Not interested. Let's go shoot hoops instead.
2) Say "no" and talk about the consequences.
No thanks. Smoking can yellow your teeth.
3) Say "no" and give them a reason or explain why you said no.
No thanks. I don't want to smell like smoke. I also want to be able to run in tomorrow's soccer game.
4) Say "no" and reverse the pressure.
No thanks. Why don't you toss the cigarettes? Most teens dislike being around smokers.
5) Say "no" and change the subject.
No thanks. Did you see the game last night?
6) Say "no" and add some humor.
No thanks. I'd like to keep my pearly whites.
7) Say "no" and walk away.
No thanks. (Exit)
Look at the "How to Say 'No'" poster.
Now, take a look at the lists on the next page. The first provides some ways to say "no," or refusal strategies. The second list gives examples of what you might say if you feel pressured to use tobacco or nicotine products. For each way to say “no,” there is an example of what you might say.