Social Energy
Name one sign your social energy is low
Examples:
I feel tired
I want space
I want to leave early
Examples:
"Hi"
"Can I join you?"
"Can I sit here?"
"Is this your first time here?"
What is one sign someone is interested in your conversation
Examples:
Asking questions back
Keeping the conversation going
Listening
What is a polite exit phrase?
Examples:
"Thank you for talking with me"
"I'm going to step away"
"I need a break"
Name one way to follow up after a good conversation
Examples:
Say "I enjoyed talking"
Exchange contact info
Plan the next time to hang out
Name one way to save your social energy
Examples:
Take a break
Limit conversation time
Sit quietly
What feels easier: Small talk or interest-based talk?
Examples:
Replying with short answers (such as yes or no)
Rushing the conversation
Finish the sentence:
" I am allowed to end a conversation when_____."
Examples:
I feel overwhelmed
I need quiet
I'm tired
How can you show you enjoy talking with someone?
Examples:
Smile when they speak
Asking follow up questions
Remembering things they shared with you
True or False: You owe people conversation even when tired
False
What is a question you can ask someone you just met?
"What do you like to do in your free time?"
"What do you like about program?"
Someone gives you short answers, is that rejection or neutral?
Neutral/not about you
True or False: Setting boundaries is rude.
False
Multiple choice: What helps friendships most?
A) Being perfect
B) Being interesting
C) Being yourself
C
Examples:
" I need space"
"I'm going to step away"
"I'll come back later"
What is a conversation starter you could use this week?
Examples:
"I like your ____"
"Can I join you?"
"Do you like ___?"
What is a reminder we can use for ourselves when interest is unclear?
Examples:
I don't know their situation
Not everyone shares my interests
What is an exit phrase you would use?
Examples:
"I'll see you later"
"I need to go"
What is one quality you bring to a friendship
Examples:
Shared interests
Honesty
Laughs
How can you keep your energy up during long social days?
Examples:
Taking breaks
Pacing yourself
Listening vs Talking
What is a conversation starter you would use?
Examples:
"Hi, I like [blank]. Do you too?"
"Hello, I'm [name]"
"Can I join you?"
How can you check if someone wants to keep talking?
Examples:
" We can talk later if you want"
"Do you want to keep talking?"
What is one way to leave a conversation politely?
Examples:
"Thanks for hanging out with me. I'm going to take a break now."
"I need space/time to myself"
What is one thing to say or do after meeting someone new that you want to talk to again?
Ask to meet again
Ask for their contact info