Starting a Conversation
Step one to starting a conversation?
Get the other persons attention
Define active listening
Using skills that show a person you are listening, and actively hearing what they are saying.
What is the first step to joining a group conversation?
Wait for a pause
Is it expected or unexpected to end a conversation while the other person is talking?
Unexpected
When making new friends, what questions might you ask to learn more about them?
What do you like to do for fun? Do you have any hobbies? Do you have any siblings?
Give an example of an introduction
Hello, my name is _____. What is your name?
Nodding your head, asking on-topic questions, eye contact, making on-topic comments
When joining a group conversation, is it expected to change topic of conversation suddenly?
No
True or false: When you are trying to end a conversation it is expected to walk away without saying goodbye
False
False
Give an example of a greeting
"Hello" "Hi"
Give an example of an on-topic question you might make if a person said "I am going camping this weekend, I am really excited!"
"Where are you camping?" "What are you going to do while you camp?" "Have you been camping before?"
Where should you stand when you are joining a group conversation?
Next to the group that is talking
Give an example of what you might say when ending a conversation.
"I've got to get to class. Bye!"
What information is important to learn when we first meet someone?
Their name
Give examples of questions you might ask to start a conversation
"How are you?" "How's it going?" "What are you up to?"
How might a person feel when you demonstrate active listening?
Like you are interested in what they are saying, which would make them happy.
If two students are talking during a test in school, would that be an expected time to join a group conversation?
Unexpected
How can you end a conversation when you need to leave and the other person is still talking?
What could you do to let someone know you are interested in being their friend?
What should you do with your body to show you are ready to start a conversation?
Eye contact, face the person, smile, shake their hand
If someone is texting on their phone while you are talking, are they practicing active listening?
No
Give an example of how you might join this conversation:
"I am going to six flags this weekend!"
"Really? I've always wanted to go."
What are some words that mean the same thing as goodbye?
See you later, I'll talk to you later, Bye
Give an example of ending a conversation with a person you have just met.
It was good to meet you, I hope we get to talk again soon!