Ask before using something — Civics, 4–6
Before you use another person's thing or join an activity, ask. A clear yes tells you that it is welcome; a no tells you to stop and choose another way.
Ask before using something
A thing can belong to someone, or a place can have a rule about who uses it. You ask first, listen to the answer, and then use it only if the answer is yes.
Why ask first?
Without asking, you might take a tool, toy, or turn that someone is still using. Asking gives the other person a real choice and helps people trust one another in shared life.
A simple example
Mina sees Leo's red crayon on the table. She says, “Can I use it when you finish?” Leo says, “Yes, after I colour this roof.” Mina waits, then takes the crayon when Leo hands it over.
The easy mistake
You may think that an unused-looking thing is free for anyone. It may only look unused, or its owner may be saving it for later, so check instead of guessing.
Where it helps
You use this at home, in a classroom, at a playground, or when borrowing a neighbour's ladder. The same habit matters with a person's body: ask before hugging, touching, or taking a hand.
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