Nonverbal
Communication
Initiating
Conversation
Hidden
Rules
Potluck
Components
of a
Conversation
100

This gaze should be for 2-3 seconds.

What is eye gaze.

100
This is an appropriate verbal way to get a teacher's attention.
What is say, "excuse me?"
100
When one should start a conversation with a peer who is already speaking.
What is when they are done with their conversation?
100
True or False: If someone does not have the same opinion as you, you should always do what you can to convince them you are right.
What is FALSE?
100
This is the word for something nice you can say to someone to start a conversation.
What is a compliment.
200
This type of motion indicates someone is not interested in what someone is saying.
What is crossing arms.
200
This nonverbal movement is done by a student to get a teacher's attention.
What is raise your hand?
200
Where you should stand when having a conversation with a peer.
What is next to them.
200
This action to establish a friendship is often done with a person during school even though the activity is away from school.
What is make plans to get together outside of school.
200
During a conversation, this is what you should do verbally to let the person know you're interested in knowing more about the topic.
What is ask questions.
300
After waking up in the morning, one often does this which affects their mood.
What is appearance (gets dressed/hygiene).
300
This 2 letter word is often used to get someone's attention.
What is "Hi."
300
This body language indicates that someone is losing interest in the conversation.
What is look away, roll eyes, yawn, etc.
300
Something one should do if while making weekend plans with someone, they say they're busy.
What is try again on a different week.
300
True or False: being a good conversationalist means that you can talk to others about things that don't interest you.
What is TRUE?
400
This nonverbal gesture indicates that a person is tired of the conversation.
What is looks away, starts doodling, etc...
400
List 3 easy topics to start a conversation with peers.
What are movies, sports, video games, etc.
400
How you show your teacher you are listening even if you are not interested.
What is active listening.
400
Remembering information about another person (such as hobbies or weekend plans) to start developing a friendship.
What is make a connection.
400
When a person says something, but actually thinks the opposite of what they said; it is often recognized by tone of voice and their body language.
What is sarcasm?
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