Starting a conversation
You're sitting next to a new kid. What's the BEST way to start talking?
"Hi! What's your name?"
Your friend says, "I got a new puppy." What do you say?
A. "What kind is it?"
B. "Cool."
C. Walk away.
D. Start talking about yourself.
You're excited and interrupt someone. What should you do?
A. Say, "Sorry, go ahead."
B. Keep talking.
C. Talk louder.
D. Leave.
Someone's face is red and their fists are clenched.
A. Angry
B. Excited
C. Sleepy
D. Happy
Someone cuts in front of you in line.
A. Ask them politely to move back.
B. Push them.
C. Yell.
D. Cut someone else.
You want to make a new friend. What question is BEST?
What games do you like?"
Someone finishes talking. What should you do?
A. Ask another question.
B. Interrupt them.
C. Change the subject.
D. Leave.
Someone keeps looking away while you're talking. They might...
A. Be distracted or ready to stop talking.
B. Love your story.
C. Want you to talk more.
D. Want you to yell.
Someone won't stop smiling after scoring a goal.
A. Proud
B. Scared
C. Lonely
D. Mad
You start feeling really angry.
A. Take a deep breath.
B. Throw something.
C. Hit someone.
D. Slam a door.
Someone says "Hi" to you. What should you do?
Say "Hi" back.
What's the BEST way to show you're listening?
A. Make eye contact and respond.
B. Play on your phone.
C. Look out the window.
D. Interrupt.
If someone only says "Yep" or "Okay," they might...
A. Not want to keep talking.
B. Want a longer story.
C. Be angry.
D. Be asleep.
Someone keeps checking the door before a test.
A. Nervous
B. Angry
C. Silly
D. Relaxed
Your friend is talking, but you have something exciting to say.
A. Wait your turn.
B. Interrupt.
C. Talk louder.
D. Walk away.
You don't know what to say. What's a good conversation starter?
Ask about school, hobbies, or sports.
Your friend likes something you don't. You should...
A. Ask why they like it.
B. Tell them they're wrong.
C. Laugh.
D. Ignore them.
You're talking for five minutes straight. What should you do?
A. Ask the other person a question.
B. Keep talking.
C. Start another story.
D. Repeat yourself.
A kid's best friend moved away.
A. Sad
B. Excited
C. Proud
D. Bored
You accidentally hurt someone's feelings.
A. Apologize.
B. Blame them.
C. Ignore it.
D. Laugh.
Someone looks nervous sitting alone. What's the BEST thing to do?
Say hello or invite them to join.
What makes a conversation fun?
A. Both people get a chance to talk.
B. One person talks the whole time.
C. Nobody listens.
D. Everyone interrupts.
Your friend says, "Can I tell you something?" You should...
A. Listen.
B. Say "No."
C. Interrupt.
D. Ignore them.
Someone keeps saying, "I'm so stupid."
A. They might be having negative self-talk.
B. They're joking.
C. They're happy.
D. They're sleepy.
Someone makes you really mad at school.
A. Walk away or tell an adult if needed.
B. Fight them.
C. Yell at everyone.
D. Throw your backpack.