Nonverbals
Someone is smiling and giving you a thumbs up. How are they probably feeling?
Happy, excited, or showing you they agree.
What does perspective taking mean?
Thinking about what another person might be thinking or feeling.
Name one way to start a conversation.
Say hello, ask a question, or give a compliment.
True or False: Friends have to like all the same things.
False.
What is one thing your body can do to show you're listening?
Face the speaker, look toward them, nod, or sit quietly.
If someone is looking at their watch, yawning, and looking away while you talk, what might it mean?
They may be bored, distracted, or need to leave.
You accidentally bump into someone in the hallway. They look surprised. How might they feel?
Offended, startled, or confused.
If you have been talking for a long time, what should you do next?
Pause and let the other person talk.
Your friend likes reading, but you like video games. Can you still be friends?
Yes.
True or False: Active listening means waiting for your turn to talk while ignoring what the other person says.
False.
Which is usually better when talking to someone?
A. Looking at the floor the whole time
B. Looking at the person sometimes while talking
C. Standing with your back toward them
B. Looking at the person sometimes while talking.
Your classmate studied hard for a test and got an A. How might they feel?
Proud, excited, or happy.
Which question helps start a conversation?
A. "Why are you weird?"
B. "Do you like video games?"
C. "I don't care."
B. "Do you like video games?"
Which makes someone a good friend?
A. Listening
B. Being kind
C. Including others
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
Which person is showing active listening?
A. Interrupting constantly
B. Looking at their phone
C. Nodding and asking questions
C. Nodding and asking questions.
A friend makes a frown and steps back while you stand very close. What could their body language be telling you?
They may want more personal space or feel uncomfortable.
Your friend loses a game and sits quietly by themselves. What is something you could do?
Ask if they're okay, give them space, or say something kind.
You ask someone, "What's your favorite sport?" They answer, "Basketball." What should you do next?
Ask another question or make a related comment.
A classmate talks differently than you do. What is the best thing to do?
Be respectful, patient, and get to know them.
Your friend says they had a bad day. What is an active listening response?
"What happened?" or "I'm sorry you had a bad day."
Your friend says, "I'm fine," but has tears in their eyes and a frown. Should you believe only their words? Why or why not?
No. Their facial expression and body language suggest they may actually be upset.
You love talking about Shrek, but your friend keeps looking away and giving short answers. What might your friend be thinking?
They may not be interested anymore or may want to talk about something else.
During lunch, there is a short pause in the conversation. Is it okay to have a few seconds of silence? Why?
Yes. Conversations naturally have pauses, and people need time to think.
Your friend doesn't want to play your favorite game today and wants to play something else. What is a flexible response?
Try their game, take turns choosing, or compromise.
Your friend tells you about their weekend, and then you immediately change the subject to yourself. Did you show active listening? Why or why not?
No. Active listening means responding to what they said before changing topics.