Communication Skills
When doing this, it is helpful to look at the person, say exactly what you would like the person to do, why you want it, and how you feel.
*HINT How else can you "ask" for something?
What is making a request.
When you look in a speaker's eye when listening, this is called _______.
What is eye contact
Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
What is assertive.
When talking one-on-one with someone, appropriate eye contact is expected nonverbal communication
What is true.
Name 2 ways to initiate a conversation with someone
Answers will vary
By nodding one's head, saying small comments such as "go on," and using eye contact one is demonstrating what action?
What is active listening/paying attention.
Keeping your distance from a person talking is called _____.
What is personal space.
Accepting or allowing what happens or what other do, without active response or resistance.
What is passive
It is important to turn your face and body toward someone when you are talking to them
What is TRUE
"I noticed you were pretty good playing basketball. What tips would you give for me to improve my basketball practice?" is what type of conversation starter?
What is give a compliment and tie it to a question
A way of listening and responding to others.
What is active listening.
Please and thank you are good examples of ______.
What are good manners.
When others put you down what should you do?
What is Ignore and don't believe it.
What you do with your face and body can indicate whether you're showing interest in what someone's saying
What is True.
You remember something you have in common with someone and bring it up. This is what type of conversation starter?
What is find common ground
True or False: Posture is not important when communicating with others.
What is False.
When giving directions, you should speak _____ & _____.
What is slow and clear.
When thinking about yourself, you should try to be ______.
What is positive.
Staring at someone intensely makes most people feel comfortable and safe
What is false
saying hi, asking how someone is doing or talking about the weather is _________
What is starting with small talk
What is body language.
______ _______ are guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to have ways for other people to behave towards them
HINT: help us feel safe, respected and comfortable
What is personal boundaries.
When you feel good about yourself and proud of what you have done, this is ______.
What is self esteem.
Rolling your eyes and sighting heavily when someone is talking is considered to be polite behavior
What is false.
Are you a cat or dog person? What's your favorite show right now? are what type of conversation starters?
What is ice breaker questions