Conversation Skills
If you ask someone a question and they don't ask one back, what should you do?
Answer your own question
How many times is it acceptable to request someone on Instagram?
One time
If Brittany is talking about fishing and Jamie starts talking about Star Wars, what is Jamie not doing?
Staying on topic
Before ending a conversation you need to give them what sort of explanation?
An explanation for why you need to leave
It is important during a confrontation/disagreement to keep your....
Whats wrong with one person hogging the conversation?
1. Its not a conversation, because it needs to go back and forth
2. You won't learn anything about the other person
T/F: It's okay to ask someone you just met for their snapchat?
False, get to know them first
T/F If someone is talking about sports and you know nothing about sports, should you..
A. Pretend to know about sports to be nice
B. Tell them you don't know about sports and change the topic
B- Never pretend to know about or like something that you don't- its okay to ask them questions about it for a little bit, but you want to find topics you both are interested in
T/F: It is okay to hang around after ending a conversation with someone?
No- Walk away
What sounds better?
A. You don't listen to me
B. I feel like you have not been listening to me
B- Use "I" statements to express feelings rather than "you" or accusing statements
Open ended questions are better than closed: Which of these is an open ended question?
1. Do you have Netflix?
2. What do you like to watch on Netflix?
2- You are able to learn more from the person because it is open to more discussion and details rather than just saying yes/no
How many times can you call and or text someone in a 24 hour period?
Twice, then you need to wait until they reach out to you
What is a question you could ask to start a conversation?
How was your weekend?
How are you doing?
How is your day going?
Did you catch the game last night?
ETC....
It's always night to exchange pleasantys when ending a conversation, what are some examples?
It was nice talking to you..
Hope to see you again soon..
T/F: It's important to apologize during confrontations and disagreements, even if you did nothing wrong
True- Its a common curtesy to apologize that the other person is feeling upset
What is a follow up question?
Asking someone a question about what they just said that's relevant to the conversation. It keeps the conversation flowing.
What should you do if someone asks for your friend's phone number?
Don't give them the number. Ask your friend if they are okay with this person having their number before handing it out.
Name an example of good body language when you are starting a conversation with someone?
Make sure your body is facing them.
Maintain eye contact.
Respect their personal space.
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What is something that Jamie did wrong in this conversation?
He didn't exchange pleasantries.
He didn't give a reason for why he left the conversation.
True or False. It's okay to agree to disagree
True. It's okay to disagree with someone.
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What is Jamie doing wrong in this conversation?
He is being a conversation hog.
You really want to talk to a friend about a movie you watched but it's 10:30 PM. What should you do?
Wait until tomorrow to talk to them.
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What is something that Brittany doing wrong in this conversation?
She didn't maintain eye contact.
She didn't ask any follow up questions.
True or False. You should interrupt the person talking if you want to leave the conversation
False. You should wait for a pause in the conversation.
What should you do if the person you're having a conversation with gets uncomfortable or upset about a disagreement you are having?
Change the topic. Avoid bringing it up again in the future