Small Talk
UNR
Controlling a Conversation
Leading a Discussion
Presentation Strategies
100
This is the most common topic for opening a conversation with a stranger.
What is weather
100
This is the real name for the building that is commonly called the library.
What is the Mathewson IGT Knowledge Center?
100
This is a grammatically correct sentence to ask when you don't know how to spell a word.
What is "How do you spell that?"
100
This is what a discussion leader should do after each person has spoken.
What is respond politely?
100
These are the small papers a presenter should use to help remember their speech.
What are cue cards?
200
This is a positive comment that may be used to open a conversation.
What is a compliment?
200
This is the place to borrow DVDs and audio books.
What is @One?
200
This is what you say when somebody tried but wasn't able to help you.
What is "Thanks anyway"?
200
This is the first task of a discussion leader.
What is introducing the topic and goal of the discussion?
200
This is something a good presenter will NEVER do.
What is reading a script?
300
This are the types of questions you should use to keep a conversation going.
What are information or 'wh' questions?
300
This is a free service for students who don't trust their grammar!
What is The Writing Center?
300
This is a polite question to ask for help with your homework.
What is "Would you mind helping me with my homework?"
300
This is what the discussion leader does when the discussion time is almost up.
What is summarizing?
300
This is important between speaker and listeners to ensure understanding.
What is eye contact?
400
These are two types of feedback that a good listener uses.
What are verbal and non-verbal?
400
This is the nickname for the Joe Crowley Student Union.
What is The Joe?
400
This is a polite way to request that the speaker repeats him/herself.
What is "Could you repeat that, please?" or "Would you minding saying that again, please?
400
This responsibility of a discussion leader involves watching the clock.
What is time management?
400
This is a common error in where a presenter stands while speaking.
What is hiding behind the computer/desk?
500
This is a non-verbal cue that shows your partner that you are ready to end the conversation.
What is breaking eye contact?
500
This is a free service for UNR students that may be found in the Thompson building.
What is tutoring?
500
This is the verb form of 'pronunciation.'
What is 'pronounce?'
500
This is a polite response you may make when you don't agree with an opinion or think it is a little strange.
What is "That's an interesting idea?"
500
This is the golden rule of how to prepare for a presentation.
What is practice, practice and practice some more?
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