Topics
List two appropriate topics.
Favorite food, favorite game
Where should you look when talking to someone?
At their face
What should you do when you want to start a conversation with someone:
a) look at their feet, b) stand 3 arm lengths apart, c) shout to get their attention, d) turn your body toward them
D.
What should you do when you want to end a conversation with someone:
a) wave goodbye, b) walk away without saying anything, c) shout at them, d) turn around
A.
How can you tell if something is an appropriate topic?
Others feel comfortable, interested
How far away should you stand from someone when talking to them?
An arms' length
Which of these is the most appropriate way to start a conversation: a) HEEEEY BOY!, b) Hi, how are you doing?, c) I like horses. d) I hate your sweater.
B.
Which of these is the most appropriate way to end a conversation?
a) Smell you later!, b) That was a weird comment, c) See you around, d) I hope we don't talk again.
C
Why is a topic inappropriate?
It makes others feel uncomfortable.
How can you tell if someone is interested in your conversation?
Someone looks at you in the eyes, turns to face you, smiles at you
You hear someone talking about a game. You like to play the game too. How would you start a conversation with the person?
Introduce self (if do not know you), tell them that you heard them talking about the game and you like it too
How would you end a conversation when you have to leave suddenly?
Apologize, make it clear leaving
List two ways you might feel if someone talked about an inappropriate topic. List two ways you might feel if someone talked about an appropriate topic.
Appropriate- comfortable, calm
Inappropriate- uncomfortable, confused
How can you tell what someone is feeling when you are talking to them?
Facial expression, body positioning (crossing arms, turning away),nonverbal behavior (nodding, shaking head, etc)
What should you NOT do when starting a conversation?
Touch someone without permission, shout, stand far away
What should you NOT do when ending a conversation?
leave without saying bye, no eye contact, turn around
List three appropriate topics and three inappropriate topics.
Inappropriate: body, $, personal
Appropriate: siblings, pets, favorite things
Demonstrate what someone might look like if they do NOT want to talk to you. Explain how you can tell.
Ignore you, look away, change the subject
Demonstrate how you would start a conversation with someone when you need to get their attention because they are busy.
Demonstrate you would end a conversation when you are not interested in the topic.
Includes: make it clear the conversation is ending, be polite, say something like, "Thanks for talking with me."