Initiating Conversations & Body Language
When having conversations, turn your ___________ to face the person.
Turn your body to face the person.
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!
"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.
You see that Sarah and Clare and playing Basketball 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 and Tommy made plans to go out out to eat but you have not decided where you want to go?
Where do you want to eat? I want to go to_______ is that ok with you?
"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 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?"