Social Files
TRUE or FALSE. Creating social files in your head about your friends, can help you know what to talk about when you see them.
TRUE
This person JUST got hired at their internship in Tallahassee- at a doctor's office- who is it?
AYEISHA!
This person LOVES to hunt! It's not a student...
WINNIE!
Your friend just told you that their pet passed away. What comment can you make?
I'm so sorry to hear that
You notice a classmate is acting differently and has their head down before class. What can you do?
Ask them if everything is okay? Ask them if they need anything?
What is some information you may include in someone's "social file"
likes, dislikes, experiences, where they work, interests, etc.
This person works as a cashier at a local grocery chain... who is it?
GARRETT!
This person LOVES coffee and coffee shops.... it's not a student.
TAMMY!
Your friend just got a new video game and they're really excited about it! You have no interest in the game and don't care that much. What can you do?
Pretend to care- do the social fake- ask questions about it.
How can you show someone that you are listening to them? Even if you aren't that interested!
Face them, make eye contact, nod your head, ask questions, make comments.
You run into Susie at the grocery store and notice she is in exercise clothes. Using her social file, what question or comment could you make?
Hey Susie! Did you just go to the park?
Hey Susie! Did you just play pickleball?
This person currently attends TWO schools.... who is it?
EVERITT!
This person works at CHICK FILA and interns at a Pet Resort
JASMINE!
You're sitting next to a co-worker at lunch, and you want to start a conversation, but you aren't sure what to say. How can you start the conversation?
How was your weekend?
Any fun upcoming plans?
How's your work day going so far?
You walk into a room of strangers. What are some tips for joining a conversation that's already happening?
Make eye contact with someone in the group
Make a comment on something they're already talking about
Introduce yourself
Ask if you can join in!
Jordan gets back from her big weekend. What's a question or comment you could make to her?
How was the wedding?
Congratulations!
Did you have fun on your Honeymoon?
This person volunteers at Habitat for Humanity to gain work experience. Who is it?
Nathan!
These 3 people only attend on WEDNESDAYS....
Ayeisha
Katie
Luca
You are in the middle of a conversation with a friend, and all of a sudden, you aren't feeling well. What can you say? What do you do?
I'm so sorry! I'm all of a sudden not feeling well- let me step away.
Can we catch up later?!
How can you tell if people are having a closed or private conversation?
Their body language is more closed off
their face looks more serious
their voices might be at a low volume
We don't know Winnie very well yet.... tell me 1-2 things you know about her!
This person has a lot of computer/IT knowledge, and also volunteers at a local food pantry. Who is it?
TIM!
This person enjoys boxing and jiu jitsu in their spare time!
LUCA
TRUE or FALSE- it's okay to walk away from a conversation if you are feeling bored?
What do you do in this situation?
FALSE!
Pretend!
A bunch of co-workers are talking about something that you do not know of. How can you add to the conversation?
Ask questions, nod, be honest- say you don't know a lot about that topic but you'd love to learn more!