Initiating Conversations & Body Language
When having conversations, turn your ___________ to face the person.
Turn your body to face the person.
Lizzy waves to you.
Wave back!
You greet Tom and both say "Hi" to each other.
Ask "How are you?" or "How is your day going?"
"Hi, how are you?"
"I'm good, how're you?"
Where should your eyes be looking during conversations?
At the other person! Eye contact is important!
You see your best friend, Fred, at recess across the basketball court.
Walk up to Fred and say "Hi"
"Are you okay?" or "What's wrong?"
"My favorite color is yellow. What's yours?"
"My favorite color is yellow, too!" or "I like red."
What are some different ways to greet someone?
1. Say "Hi!", "Hey!", or "Hello!"
2. Wave to them.
3. Make eye contact and smile at them.
The new student says, "Hi, my name is Alex. What's your name?"
"It's nice to meet you! My name is Ava."
You see that Sarah and Clare and playing Barbies together and you want to play too.
Walk up to them and ask "Can I play?"
"I really like your shirt."
"Thanks! I like your sneakers!"
There is a new student in your class.
Walk up to them and say "Hi" and introduce yourself by saying "My name is _________."
You see Allie across the room and you want to say "Hi" to her.
Walk up to her and say "Hi!"
You and Tommy are playing superheroes together.
"Do you like superheroes?" or "What's your favorite superhero?"
"I want to play checkers! Do you want to play with me?"
"Sure!" or "I don't like checkers. Can we play catch instead?"
Sally keeps looking away when you're talking to her and is only giving short responses.
She might not be engaged in the conversation!
You could...
1. Change the subject to something she is interested in.
2. End the conversation.
You want to talk to John but he isn't facing you.
Call him name or tap him on the shoulder and say "Hi".
You see that Elizabeth is sitting by herself while you are playing with Josh.
"Elizabeth, do you want to play with us?"
"I know you like video games, but I don't. I like to read."
"That's cool!" or "What books do you like to read?"